Dream's End

Dream's End is a science fiction novella by Henry Kuttner, first published in 1947 in Startling Stories. The story follows Dr. Robert Bruno, a psychiatrist who experiments with an 'empathy surrogate' to treat a manic-depressive patient, Gregson, by merging their consciousness. This psychological exploration delves into the nature of reality and sanity, as Bruno faces surreal experiences that challenge his perception of existence. The novella addresses themes of individualism, the fragility of sanity, and the complexities of the human mind.