Happy Ending by C.J. Moore (1984)
The narrative follows James Kelvin, a reporter who encounters a robot in a horomancy booth that claims to be from the future. The robot offers Kelvin a device that establishes a mental rapport with a more advanced mind, promising health, fame, and fortune. Initially skeptical, Kelvin presses the device's button, leading to chaotic experiences as he taps into the future mind's knowledge. However, he soon finds himself pursued by an android named Tharn, who threatens his safety. As Kelvin navigates his newfound abilities, he struggles with the consequences of his actions, including teleportation and the mental chaos that ensues. He attempts to use the device to solve his problems while evading Tharn, leading to a series of misadventures across different locations. Throughout his journey, he grapples with the implications of his powers and the nature of reality, ultimately seeking a way to rid himself of Tharn and achieve his goals. The story explores themes of ambition, the quest for identity, and the intersection of technology and humanity, culminating in a resolution that reflects on the nature of happiness and fulfillment.
By C.J. Moore · First published 1984 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction · 8,058 words
First lines
Out of the Future emerge the Robot and Tharn-while James Kelvin fights them blindly, knowing not friend from foe!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: C.J. Moore
- Date: 1984 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 8,058 words
- Structure: 1 section, 235 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — Based on the title, a typically strong notion could be suggested that it's a romance where the characters likely encounter struggles but eventually find their 'happy ending'.
- Drama — The title 'Happy Ending' can imply dramatic elements, where characters go through trials and tribulations before finally reaching a satisfying conclusion.
- Literary Fiction — The broad term 'happy ending' can be a metaphor used in literary fiction, representing the characters overcoming their internal or external issues.
Tags
romance · drama · relationships · love · happiness · conflict · resolution · emotional · character development · life choices · friendship · self-discovery