
In a universe where every being is bound to the inexorable law of creation and decay, a colossal energy entity known as Devil Star remembers a secret about his own birth that sets him apart. Haunted by the memory of a vanished father and a forbidden origin, he roams the endless stretches of hyper‑space, seeking answers from his companion Moon Flame and the ancient wisdom of the cosmos. When the inevitable pull of death looms, Devil Star declares a bold defiance, vowing to master—rather than submit to—destiny itself.
The story follows his restless quest across luminous galaxies, where he confronts ancient forces, uncanny visions, and the paradox of an existence that seems both immortal and fragile. As he teeters between playful wonder and a growing, unsettling resolve, listeners are drawn into a richly imagined tapestry of light, scale, and philosophical conflict. The early act sets the stage for an epic struggle that questions whether even the most powerful beings can rewrite the rules of the universe.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (58K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1913–1988
A lively Golden Age science fiction writer, he filled the pulps with big ideas, cosmic puzzles, and fast-moving adventure. His stories helped shape the early magazine era of the genre and are still remembered by longtime SF readers.
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