The man who saved New York

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The man who saved New York

by Ray Cummings

EN·~34 minutes·1 chapter

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34:00

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A quirky scientist‑writer finds his ordinary day upended when an old friend, Porky Jenks, bursts in, pale‑eyed and sweating, claiming his ego has fled his body and is now roaming the city. The narrator, accustomed to bizarre theories, listens as Porky describes slipping into the mind of a random passer‑by, feeling both terrified and exhilarated by the sudden freedom. Their conversation crackles with humor and unease, hinting at a strange new ability that could tip the balance between sanity and chaos.

As the two grapple with this uncanny phenomenon, they catch whispers of a massive, unseen threat looming over New York—an odd “Green Giant” sighting off Sandy Hook and a shadowy war plot gone awry. Porky’s wandering ego might just be the key to exposing the mystery before it erupts, turning an eccentric personal crisis into a city‑saving adventure. Listeners are invited into a fast‑paced, half‑mad tale where science, humor, and a hint of danger collide.

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en

Duration

~34 minutes (32K characters)

Release date

2025-09-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ray Cummings

Ray Cummings

1887–1957

A prolific early science fiction writer, he helped shape the fast-moving, idea-packed style of the pulp era. His stories ranged from cosmic adventures to strange scientific marvels, and many first appeared in the magazines that introduced generations of readers to science fiction.

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