Phantom Out of Time
By NELSON S. BOND
AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME.
Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling,
smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk
Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding
speed and true justice. Yet such a thing could
not be—for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at
the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1943.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block. Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
"Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you? Please!"
Vurrth, the hulking Venusian, nodded mutely, lending his support to Neil's appeal. Shaughnessey, Vurrth's earthly equal in size and strength, rumbled deep in his throat, "Yes, Dirk. We're all in this together. Let's take the punishment together ... like men."