The Creature from Cleveland Depths

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The Creature from Cleveland Depths

by Fritz Leiber

EN·~1 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

Transcriber’s Note: This etext was produced from Galaxy December 1962. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

0:22
2

THE CREATURE FROM CLEVELAND DEPTHS

10:06
3

II

12:16
4

III

12:14
5

IV

17:42
6

V

18:09
7

VI

5:11
8

VII

18:55
9

VIII

7:03

Description

In a dimly lit underground lab, Fay, a seasoned inner‑directed sorcerer, pushes his restless apprentice Gusterson to conjure the next breakthrough for the shadowy Micro Systems corporation. Their banter crackles with sardonic wit as they toss out outlandish concepts—ultra‑miniature molecular computers, plutonium‑eating termites, and perpetual beauty masks—while the world above wrestles with missile alerts and a glass‑filled skyline. Daisy, the sharp‑tongued voice from the kitchen, adds a chaotic counterpoint, challenging both the ethics and the practicality of each wild invention.

The narrative blends speculative science fiction with a satirical look at corporate culture, exploring how ambition, fear, and rivalry shape the quest for the impossible. Listeners are drawn into a claustrophobic yet oddly vibrant setting where every idea is a gamble and every quip could spark a revolution. The first act sets the stage for a clash between visionary imagination and the gritty realities of a society teetering between surface and subterranean survival.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (97K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-10-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Fritz Leiber

Fritz Leiber

1910–1992

A master of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, he helped shape modern genre fiction with sharp wit, dark imagination, and unforgettable adventurers like Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. His work ranged from sword-and-sorcery classics to eerie urban tales, earning lasting praise from generations of readers.

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