The Lorelei Death

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The Lorelei Death

by Nelson S. Bond

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A space‑faring crew of mismatched personalities touches down on the bustling asteroid outpost of Danae, where neon signs promise gambling, music, and the company of every alien species in the system. Chip Warren, a flamboyant captain with a taste for solo revelry, sheds his uniform for gaudy colors and heads for the infamous Xu’ul’s Solarest, ready to soak in the bar’s chaotic charm. His companions—Syd, the laid‑back engineer, and Salvation, a devout but hard‑boiled preacher—stay behind, warning him of the lawless nature of the Belt’s ports.

Beneath the glittering lights, whispers speak of a Lorelei of the void—a siren whose beauty masks a lethal lure for unsuspecting travelers. As Chip navigates the throng of alien gamblers and seductive hostesses, the threat of the mysterious temptress hangs in the air, promising a night that could turn from frivolous fun to deadly peril.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (72K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2020-05-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nelson S. Bond

Nelson S. Bond

1908–2006

A lively early master of science fiction and fantasy, he wrote hundreds of stories along with scripts for radio, television, and the stage. His work helped shape American speculative fiction from the pulp-magazine era onward.

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