Shadow, Shadow on the Wall

by Theodore Sturgeon

Short story

11 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 1951

About the author

Theodore Sturgeon (1918–1985) is considered one of the godfathers of contemporary science fiction and dark fantasy. The author of numerous acclaimed short stories and novels, among them the classics More Than Human, Venus Plus X, and To Marry Medusa, Sturgeon also wrote for television and holds among his credits two episodes of the original 1960s Star Trek series, for which he created the Vulcan mating ritual and the expression "Live long and prosper." He is also credited as the inspiration for Kurt Vonnegut's recurring fictional character Kilgore Trout.

Sturgeon is the recipient of the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the International Fantasy Award. In 2000, he was posthumously honored with a World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement.

Reviews

[Forked Radish · Rating 3 out of 5]

Familiar fare. Was it made into an "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" episode?

[Jim Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good example of fantasy wish fulfillment.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I initially read this
story when I was like 12
years old.

I would like to give this 10 stars.

I was just blown away by it.

Incredibly well written and with
an incredibly unique, original
plot, IMO.

I think it is one of the best short
stories I have read in my life and I
have read so many.