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Two circus performers - a little person and a giant - experiment with a machine that can unlock a person's hidden mind in a surreal tale of psychic ability and time travel. Through the use of a mysterious device, they navigate the realms of the past and present, encountering bizarre characters and uncovering secrets that challenge their understanding of reality. The story explores the limits of human perception and the power of the human mind to reshape the world around us.
First publish date: 1948
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Frank Belknap Long
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