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Creature from Cleveland Depths

Creature from Cleveland Depths

By: Fritz Leiber
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 In a future shaped by the escalating tensions of the Cold War, society has retreated underground to escape the relentless threat of atomic and ionic bombs, living in a world free from the prying eyes of satellites. While most embrace this subterranean life, Gusterson stands out as a quirky oddball, choosing to remain topside. His creativity becomes a valuable resource for the less imaginative moles below, who eagerly seek his innovative ideas. However, one of his concepts, despite his dire warnings, spirals into a horrifying reality, manifesting as the terrifying TICKLER‚Aîa creature that wields the power to control minds. Join us for a chilling journey into this dystopian nightmare, first published in Galaxy magazine in 1961, narrated by Phil Chenevert.Copyright Science Fiction Collection Science Fiction
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  • 08 - Creature from Cleveland Depths by Fritz Leiber

    08 - Creature from Cleveland Depths by Fritz Leiber
    Sep 24 2025
    In a future shaped by the escalating tensions of the Cold War, society has retreated underground to escape the relentless threat of atomic and ionic bombs, living in a world free from the prying eyes of satellites. While most embrace this subterranean life, Gusterson stands out as a quirky oddball, choosing to remain topside. His creativity becomes a valuable resource for the less imaginative moles below, who eagerly seek his innovative ideas. However, one of his concepts, despite his dire warnings, spirals into a horrifying reality, manifesting as the terrifying TICKLER‚Aîa creature that wields the power to control minds. Join us for a chilling journey into this dystopian nightmare, first published in Galaxy magazine in 1961, narrated by Phil Chenevert.
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    9 mins
  • 07 - Creature from Cleveland Depths by Fritz Leiber

    07 - Creature from Cleveland Depths by Fritz Leiber
    Sep 24 2025
    In a future shaped by the escalating tensions of the Cold War, society has retreated underground to escape the relentless threat of atomic and ionic bombs, living in a world free from the prying eyes of satellites. While most embrace this subterranean life, Gusterson stands out as a quirky oddball, choosing to remain topside. His creativity becomes a valuable resource for the less imaginative moles below, who eagerly seek his innovative ideas. However, one of his concepts, despite his dire warnings, spirals into a horrifying reality, manifesting as the terrifying TICKLER‚Aîa creature that wields the power to control minds. Join us for a chilling journey into this dystopian nightmare, first published in Galaxy magazine in 1961, narrated by Phil Chenevert.
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    24 mins
  • 06 - Creature from Cleveland Depths by Fritz Leiber

    06 - Creature from Cleveland Depths by Fritz Leiber
    Sep 24 2025
    In a future shaped by the escalating tensions of the Cold War, society has retreated underground to escape the relentless threat of atomic and ionic bombs, living in a world free from the prying eyes of satellites. While most embrace this subterranean life, Gusterson stands out as a quirky oddball, choosing to remain topside. His creativity becomes a valuable resource for the less imaginative moles below, who eagerly seek his innovative ideas. However, one of his concepts, despite his dire warnings, spirals into a horrifying reality, manifesting as the terrifying TICKLER‚Aîa creature that wields the power to control minds. Join us for a chilling journey into this dystopian nightmare, first published in Galaxy magazine in 1961, narrated by Phil Chenevert.
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    7 mins
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