The Wounded

by Philip José Farmer, John Betancourt (introduction)

In a world where 3-D glasses reveal hidden truths, a chance encounter with a perceptive woman threatens Cupid's secret identity. As the wounded wear their emotional scars openly, Cupid—a master of disguise and chaos—faces a challenge when this woman recognizes him for what he truly is.She offers him an ultimatum that leads to a surprising transformation. Can Cupid maintain his detachment, or will love strike him with his own arrow?

Genres: Short Stories

11 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2024

About the author

Philip José Farmer was an American author, principally known for his science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, but spent much of his life in Peoria, Illinois.

Farmer is best known for his Riverworld series and the earlier World of Tiers series. He is noted for his use of sexual and religious themes in his work, his fascination for and reworking of the lore of legendary pulp heroes, and occasional tongue-in-cheek pseudonymous works written as if by fictional characters.

Reviews

[Forked Radish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Farmer fooled me! But I'm a credulous sucker.

[Tony Ciak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short Science Fiction Story

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not much to it. Twist ending was fairly predictable.