The Masked World by Jack Williamson
The novel follows the adventures of a group of scientists who travel to a distant planet in search of a mysterious energy source. The planet is inhabited by a race of aliens known as the Masked Ones, who are shrouded in mystery and have a powerful technology that could be used to save humanity from destruction. The scientists soon discover that the Masked Ones are not what they seem, and that they are in fact a race of powerful, telepathic aliens who have been manipulating humanity for centuries. The scientists must find a way to stop the Masked Ones before they can use their technology to enslave humanity. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of action, suspense, and mystery. It is a classic example of science fiction, and is sure to delight fans of the genre.
By Jack Williamson · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 1,162 words
First lines
Language: English
The planet hid itself from the Earthmen--and what lay behind the mask was fierce and deadly!
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The Masked World is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jack Williamson, dated 1963 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jack Williamson
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 1,162 words
- Structure: 1 section, 58 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The Masked World is a science fiction novel by Jack Williamson, which follows the story of a group of scientists who discover a hidden world beneath the surface of the Earth.
- Adventure — The novel follows the adventures of the scientists as they explore the hidden world and encounter its strange inhabitants.
- Fantasy — The Masked World contains elements of fantasy, as the hidden world is filled with magical creatures and mysterious forces.
- Mystery — The novel also contains elements of mystery, as the scientists must unravel the secrets of the hidden world and its inhabitants.
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