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The Perspective Machine
When a secret society dedicated to perfecting humanity's flaws develops a machine capable of granting one person full omniscience, they believe they hold the key to mankind's salvation in their hands. The mentally handicapped brother of one of their members seems to be the perfect subject to receive the machine's power...but is he? What will become of the world when the power of a god falls into the hands of a man?
21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 26, 2016
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Evan Graham
9 books46 followersEvan Graham is an Ohio native who consistently refuses to seek help for his lifelong sci-fi addiction. Since there are not enough stories currently in existence to satisfy him, he had no choice but to start writing his own. Tantalus Depths is his debut novel, and introduces his Calling Void series, an anthology of stories celebrating the wonder and terror of the Unknown.
https://www.evangraham.org/
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July 27, 2016
This is a great short story of the science fiction variety. This story would not be out of place amongst the great works of Asimov and Clarke, yet with a unique and modern voice. I feel smarter (or should I say wiser?) for having read it. The descriptions are highly visual, the characters seem complex and realistic, and the pacing is great.
Without spoiling anything, the ending came as a surprise and yet fit nicely within the confines of the story.
It's not long, but it fits a masterful tale in a small length. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more from Evan Graham.
Without spoiling anything, the ending came as a surprise and yet fit nicely within the confines of the story.
It's not long, but it fits a masterful tale in a small length. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more from Evan Graham.
May 5, 2017
Fascinating story
Exploring heavy themes like childhood abuse, caring for disabled family members, and curing the world of all its ills, The Perspective Machine is a great short story. The ending was a little predictable, but the ideas presented are big ones and worth a read.
Exploring heavy themes like childhood abuse, caring for disabled family members, and curing the world of all its ills, The Perspective Machine is a great short story. The ending was a little predictable, but the ideas presented are big ones and worth a read.
September 8, 2016
On par with many of the Ray Bradberry cautioning tales
Reminds me of a short out of Amazing Stories and the many sci fi short stories I read as a boy. Very much like Bradbery or Azamov"$ cautionary tales.
Reminds me of a short out of Amazing Stories and the many sci fi short stories I read as a boy. Very much like Bradbery or Azamov"$ cautionary tales.
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