In the Cards

In the Cards, written by Alan Cogan in the mid-20th century, is a science fiction short story that explores the implications of time travel through a device known as the Grundy Projector. The narrative follows Gerald, who uses the projector to glimpse his future with his fiancée Marge, only to see a life filled with conflict, prompting him to reconsider their wedding plans. The story raises critical questions about free will, destiny, and the consequences of knowing one's future, ultimately suggesting that such knowledge can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies and alter human behavior.