The God-plllnk by Jerome Bixby
The God-Plink is a science fiction novel by Jerome Bixby, first published in 1967. It tells the story of a group of scientists who discover a mysterious alien artifact on the moon. The artifact, known as the God-Plink, is a powerful device that can manipulate matter and energy, and the scientists soon find themselves in a race against time to unlock its secrets before it falls into the wrong hands. As they explore the artifact, they uncover a hidden history of the universe and the true nature of reality. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and prejudices, as well as the forces of nature, in order to save humanity from destruction.
By Jerome Bixby · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery · 1,317 words
First lines
Astronauts and cosmonauts! When you finally reach Mars, please be very careful what you look like!
In the shadows of a crater-wall on Phobos, moon of Mars, Grg and Yrl waited to greet the God.
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The God-plllnk is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jerome Bixby, dated 1963 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jerome Bixby
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure, Thriller
- Length: 1,317 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Science Fiction — The God-plllnk is a science fiction novel by Jerome Bixby, which follows the story of a group of scientists who discover a mysterious alien artifact that could potentially change the course of human history.
- Fantasy — The God-plllnk contains elements of fantasy, as the characters explore the unknown and encounter strange creatures and phenomena that defy explanation.
- Mystery — The God-plllnk is a mystery novel, as the characters must unravel the secrets of the alien artifact and its mysterious powers.
- Adventure — The God-plllnk is an adventure novel, as the characters embark on a journey to uncover the truth about the alien artifact and its powers.
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Fiction · Human-alien encounters · Phobos (Satellite) · Science Fiction · Short stories · Western · body · circled · conversation-position · dead · eye · flew