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If You Was a Moklin

1951

Murray Leinster

If You Was a Moklin

If You Was a Moklin

Murray Leinster

1951

Science-Fiction & Fantasy

If You Was a Moklin is a science fiction short story by Murray Leinster, first published in 1951 in Galaxy Magazine. Set on the fictional planet Moklin, it explores the complex interactions between humans and the intelligent Moklins, who have been trading with humans for over forty years. The narrative follows Joe Brinkley as he navigates challenges posed by a rival trading post and the unsettling realization that Moklins are beginning to resemble humans, raising questions about identity and coexistence. This story highlights themes of adaptation and competition, ultimately leading to a contemplation of deep connections between species.

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A science fiction story written in the early 1950s. The narrative takes place on the fictional planet Moklin, where huma...

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