Man Who Staked The Stars

Man Who Staked The Stars

by Katherine MacLean

In Katherine MacLean's "The Man Who Staked the Stars," a powerful mobster, under scrutiny for his illegal activities, confronts a startling internal conflict. A doppelganger, a manifestation of his own repressed conscience, emerges within him. This spectral double, a tangible representation of his guilt and the repercussions of his actions, relentlessly torments him. As the doppelganger grows stronger, it slowly chips away at the mobster's resolve, leading him down a path of self-reflection and a desperate struggle to maintain control. The narrative delves into the complexities of identity, the consequences of choices, and the power of the internal struggle against the forces of darkness.

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Katherine MacLean

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Emerging from the golden age of science fiction, Katherine MacLean established herself as a prominent voice in the genre, captivating readers with her thought-provoking explorations of human nature an...

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