
The Man From Siykul
Steve and Myra Horn are a married crew aboard the sleek Skypiercer, a ship built for daring chases through the outer planets. While Steve’s eyes glitter with the promise of a “golden” meteor that could make them rich, Myra keeps a wary humor, teasing his reckless optimism. Their pursuit quickly turns uncanny when the glowing rock defies ordinary physics—magnetically pulling at the ship, twisting its path, and refusing to behave like any ordinary space rock. As the couple wrestles with the baffling phenomenon, the tension between their adventurous spirit and the looming danger grows palpable.
Beyond the spectacle of the errant meteor, a more ominous threat looms: the Siykulans, a mysterious alien race, demand a price for the Horns’ freedom—a price that could cost them their very sanity. The first act sets the stage for a high‑stakes struggle between curiosity, greed, and an eerie, mind‑bending bargain, leaving listeners wondering whether the couple will outwit the alien trap or be consumed by it.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (50K 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
May 28, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1920–1987
A lifelong science-fiction enthusiast and inventive storyteller, Richard Wilson blended sharp social satire with playful ideas about humanity, technology, and the future. His work earned a Nebula Award and a lasting place in the history of American science fiction fandom.
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