The World Beyond

"The World Beyond" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction story where a young man named Lee Anthony confronts mind-bending science and hidden truths after the death of Anna Green. Lee finds out about his returning grandfather, a scientist with big plans, just before he and his friends are kidnapped. They end up on a spaceship headed to an alien world where Lee gets thrown into action against Tom Franklin, an Earthman turned villain with size-changing technology. The tale weaves through interstellar travel and the struggle between right and wrong as Lee faces a colossal battle with Franklin. Ultimately, Lee embraces his destiny as a leader, realizing that real joy comes from spreading peace and kindness in this new world.