Warrior of Two Worlds
The story follows a young man who returns to his rural home after serving in World War II and becomes embroiled in a conflict between supernatural forces and humans. He must navigate the complexities of this struggle, which involves ancient magic and modern technology. The narrative explores themes of identity, community, and the clash of different cultures.
By Manly Wade Wellman · First published 1947 · Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure · 6 chapters · 23,321 words
First lines
My senses came to me slowly and somehow shyly, as if not sure of their way or welcome. I felt first -- pressure on my brow and chest, as if I lay face downward; then the tug and buffet of a strong, probing wind, insistent but not cold, upon my naked skin. Closing my hands, I felt them dig into coarse dirt. I turned my face downwind and opened my eyes. There was little to see, so thick was the dust cloud around me. Words formed themselves on my thick tongue, words that must have been spoken by so many reviving unfortunates through the ages:
"Where am I?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Manly Wade Wellman
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Mythology, Horror
- Length: 23,321 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 601 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative involves magical elements and alternate realities, central to the plot.
- Science Fiction — The story explores futuristic concepts and technology, blending them with fantastical elements.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with challenges and exploration.
- Mythology — The themes draw heavily from mythological motifs and archetypes.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Science Fiction · Alternate History · Time Travel · War · Military · Action · Magic · Mythology · Historical Fiction · Alternate Reality
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI