Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

The downfall of Lancelot Biggs

Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006; Campo, Henry del, 1899-1961 [Illustrator]· 2 chapters· 6,458 words

We were about three hours out of Long Island Spaceport, and I had just finished swapping farewell insults with Joe Marlowe, head bug-pounder at Lunar III, when the door of my radio turret slid open and in slithered--if round things can slither--Cap Hanson, skipper of our galla...

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1. Part 1

We were about three hours out of Long Island Spaceport, and I had just finished swapping farewell insults with Joe Marlowe, head bug-pounder at Lunar III, when the door of my ra...

2. Part 2

And they left, Hanson tossing me a swift "saved-by-the-bell" glance that meant undying affection and a bonus in next month's salary. So I muttered, "I hope you don't," and when...