
In a remote mountain lodge, three very different men gather around a flickering red glow that hovers on the sheer face of Precipice Peak. The strange light, moving slowly up the icy cliff, sparks a mix of skepticism, superstition, and scientific curiosity among the sturdy outdoorsman, the wiry scout, and the pale, introspective observer. Their banter reveals a rugged camaraderie and a shared determination to uncover what, if anything, lies behind the mysterious illumination.
When daylight breaks, the trio sets out on a daring ascent, each step echoing the pull of the unknown and the promise of answers hidden in the high country’s silence. The narrative follows their trek through wind‑blown ridges and thin air, balancing the harsh realities of mountaineering with the tantalizing intrigue of a phenomenon that has already drawn tourists and legends alike. Listeners will be drawn into the stark beauty of the alpine world and the suspense of a mystery that beckons from the very edge of the sky.
Language
en
Duration
~26 minutes (25K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Adam Buchbinder, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2015-08-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1908–1981
A biology professor by day and a science-fiction writer under the pen name Stephen Tall, he brought a warm, thoughtful sense of wonder to his stories. His novels and shorter work helped earn him a lasting place in mid-20th-century American science fiction.
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