The Disembodied Man
By Larry Maddock
George remembered riding on the El with
the sad girl across from him. Then there was
nothing—nothing but blackness, and a voice....
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy
April 1954
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
This, he thought, is a crazy way to die.
"You're not dying, George. You're just beginning to live."
He started, tried to see her. I didn't say anything!
"Yes you did," she insisted, in that same low voice. "You said, 'This is a crazy way to die.'"
George tried to prop himself up on his elbows—but suddenly he realized that he had no elbows!