Synopsis
A scientist receives communications from two possible futures that hinge on his decision.
History
First publication: Astounding July 1939
Review
An excellent story, but be warned that it doesn’t fit the current politics today. Even though a woman wrote it, the story contains a lot of 1940s attitudes about women. But that does actually play a role in distinguishing the possible futures that the main character gets shown and must decide between. Even though dated, the idea of the choice between possible futures is a strong one and carries the story.
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
The Great SF Stories 1 (1939), edited by Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg, paperback, DAW Books, 1979-03-00
The Best of C. L. Moore, paperback, Del Rey, 1976-03-00
The Best of C. L. Moore, hardcover, Doubleday / SFBC, 1975-11-00
Astounding Science-Fiction, July 1939, edited by John W. Campbell, Jr., magazine, Street & Smith, 1939-07-00
