Wow, this short story had me right from the start. It's compelling, has drama, has tension, and resolutions, it even has some small world building (universe building).
If you haven't read it, and you are a fan of pulp science fiction - this should be a must read. The story is short, but right from the start it gripped me and in no time at all I had it read. It was one of the fastest stories I have read. It is also one of the best.

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