
A disoriented traveler awakens on the dust‑choked surface of an alien world, his senses slowly returning as a disembodied voice explains that he has been taken from Earth by mysterious “Masters of the Worlds.” The voice tells him he is Yandro, the prophesied “Stranger,” destined to lead on Dondromogon—a planet split between a searing, molten side and a frozen, darkness‑shrouded side, with narrow twilight zones where life clings.
In those fragile belts, two opposing societies wage an endless war for control of the planet’s scarce resources. The newcomer is thrust into this conflict, urged to choose a side and fulfill a purpose he barely understands. As he stumbles into a strange settlement, he discovers other humanoid figures, their metal‑clad bodies hinting at a technology far beyond his own.
Caught between an unfamiliar environment, a looming invasion, and the weight of an ancient prophecy, he must grapple with his fragmented memories and decide whether he can become the leader the planet’s fate demands.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (102K 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
Sep 1, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1903–1986
Best known for eerie tales rooted in Appalachian folklore, this versatile American writer brought a warm, distinctly regional voice to fantasy, horror, and science fiction. His stories for pulp magazines and his memorable “Silver John” adventures helped make him a lasting favorite of weird fiction readers.
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