Divinity

by William Morrison

Bradley had one fear in his life. He had to escape regeneration. To do that, he was willing to take any chance, coward though he was—even if it meant that he had to become a god! [Excerpt from Gutenburg's E-text]

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Public Domain stories from Project Gutenberg, that are read by volunteers.

Produced from Space Science Fiction 1953

Genres: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fiction

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First published January 1, 1953

About the author

William Morrison was a pen name used by Joseph Samachson (1906-1980). He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale at the age of 23. He was an assistant professor at the College of Medicine, University of Illinois. He also headed a laboratory in metabolic research dealing with diseases that affect the skeleton. Samachson worked as a research chemist until 1938, leaving to become a fulltime writer. He worked as a technical writer but also wrote science fiction for the pulp magazines. In the early 1940s he wrote primarily for the comics. From that period, he is best known as the co-creator of the Martian Manhunter at DC but also created other characters like Zatara, Tomahawk and Two-gun Percy. In the 1950s he produced science fiction novels and many short stories and was a frequent contributor to major magazines like GALAXY. With his wife, he wrote books about various subjects, including the theater, music and ballet. He returned to biochemistry in 1953, eventually retiring in 1973 after five years as Associate Clinical Professor of biochemistry at Loyola University, Chicago.

Reviews

[Ralph McEwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A interesting story with a unexpected twist at the end.
The narrator aun has a clear and well modulating voice that is easy to listen to. He used a clean recording quality with no background noise or echoes. It appears to be his only recording which is a shame.I listen to these short stories while walking to and from work.

[Akrabar · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Zen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable story with an interesting Turn of Events for our main character. Bradley is an escaped criminal, who hopes to hide out for a while on the somewhat "Underdeveloped" planet he has Crash-Landed on.

It has a nice vibe to it. A bit like a Star Trek episode actually. I like the idea that, believe it or not, we all have to Grow Up one day and start acting like an Adult. From the way it started out, it was not what I was expecting.

It was nice to see an Author exploring a Familiar Idea but taking the Idea in a Different Direction.

I do wish the story had been a little bit longer though. I found myself interested in Bradley's character change and his life among the Native Inhabitants.

Which means, it's a good story and a Recommended read.

[Phil Giunta · Rating 3 out of 5]

A convicted criminal escapes custody aboard a spaceship and steals a lifeboat. After crash landing on a planet, he is hailed as a god by the primitive natives, but it isn't long before he loses his status as a deity.

[Zac Stojcevski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Far too short novella with odes to Robinson Crusoe and THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING with a Star Trek vibe. Enjoyable throughput

[Tony Ciak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scifi, short story