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One Man’s Poison by Robert Sheckley is a witty and suspenseful science fiction short story from the early 1950s that explores alien life and survival with a darkly comedic twist.

I went to the mountains to confess my secret... but ended up in his bed instead. Two years ago, he stole my heart—and unknowingly, my innocence. Now, I’m back, not for another night of wild passion, but to tell him the truth: he’s a father. But when I see him again—his rugged charm, his piercing gaze, the way he makes me feel irresistible—it all goes wrong. One drink turns into a night I can’t forget. He loves my curves, but would he still love me if he knew the truth? I can’t bring myself to tell him.

Working in the lodge’s kitchen, my job is to keep the food coming and make the guests happy. Every morning, when the older, rugged ranger comes in for breakfast, I can’t stop my heart from racing. David is completely off-limits—he’s my boss’s brother, and one wrong move could ruin everything. The way his eyes linger on me, like he’s imagining all the things he wants to do…it makes me wonder if taking the risk might be worth it.