Thing In The Attic

Thing in the Attic

by James B. Blish

The Thing in the Attic is a science fiction short story by James Blish. It was first published in the July 1954 issue of If magazine. The story is set in a future where humanity has colonized other planets and has developed a variety of new technologies. However, some people still cling to the old ways, and they are often persecuted for their beliefs.

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