Tillie

audiobook

Tillie

by Rog Phillips

EN·~32 minutes

Chapters

Description

In a quirky college town, a brilliant but eccentric physics professor uncovers a peculiar silver‑colored lump that defies the laws of matter. The strange substance shifts its weight at the mere suggestion of a thought, leaving the skeptical faculty scrambling for explanations while the campus buzzes with rumors of a living metal. As the professor experiments, the blob begins to exhibit emotions, even a yearning for romance that catches everyone off guard.

Meanwhile, a reluctant chemistry colleague is drawn into the mystery, discovering that the metallic marvel may be more than a scientific curiosity—it hints at an intelligence yearning for connection. Their banter‑filled partnership blends humor with genuine wonder, setting the stage for an unlikely friendship and a deeper exploration of what it means to be alive. Listeners will be hooked by the blend of light‑hearted academia, speculative science, and the tender spark of an unexpected romance.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~32 minutes (31K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2010-06-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rog Phillips

Rog Phillips

1909–1965

A lively early science fiction writer and editor, he helped shape the feel of pulp-era magazine SF with fast-moving stories and a strong presence in fan culture. He wrote under several names and became especially associated with The Hounds of Hell and the long-running "Club House" feature in Amazing Stories.

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