
FOREWORD
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
A daring narrator sets out from the bustling streets of a future Great‑New York, his mind buzzing with the same questions that haunt any star‑gazer: what lies beyond an endless universe, and how does time stretch into infinity? In a whimsical foreword the author hints at a blend of romance, speculation, and the thrill of exploring realms both minuscule and immense—all without slipping into dry theory. The story promises a flight of imagination that matches the reach of our most powerful microscopes and telescopes, inviting listeners to ponder the cosmic unknown while staying grounded in a lively human voice.
When a terse message arrives from the eccentric scientist Brett Gryce, the narrator is thrust into a hurried journey across a sky of pneumatic tubes and aerocar routes. He soon finds himself at the modest, high‑walled estate of the reclusive Dr. Gryce, where a mysterious workshop silently hints at breakthroughs that could reshape reality. As the evening settles, the promise of a secret experiment and the allure of venturing farther than any mind has dared create a tantalizing first act that beckons listeners to follow the ride toward the infinite.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Release date
Dec 19, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1887–1957
A lively early science-fiction pioneer, he helped shape the fast-moving, idea-driven style of the pulp era. His stories often mixed romance, danger, and wild scientific speculation, from microscopic worlds to journeys beyond the stars.
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