火星の記憶

A science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. This story revolves around Mel Hastings, a newspaper reporter, who is grappling with the deep personal turmoil stemming from the severe condition of his wife, Alice, following a surgery. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals bizarre and shocking elements concerning Alice's true nature, leading to unsettling discoveries about her identity. The opening of the story paints a scene of Mel anxiously waiting at the hospital where Alice is undergoing surgery. As time stretches unnaturally, he becomes consumed by dread, which is only intensified when a doctor delivers the devastating news of Alice's death. The twist comes when the doctor reveals that Alice possesses anatomically abnormal features, indicating she might not have been fully human. Struggling to make sense of this revelation, Mel recalls their past dreams of visiting Mars and begins questioning the reality of their memories, suggesting something extraordinary might have occurred that intertwines both love and a potential alien connection.