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Special Delivery

Damon Knight

Special Delivery

Special Delivery

Damon Knight

Humour, Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Special Delivery is a science fiction short story by Damon Knight, first published in April 1954 in Galaxy Science Fiction. The narrative follows Len and Moira Connington as they navigate the challenges of impending parenthood, particularly when their unborn child, Leo, exhibits extraordinary intelligence and personality traits. The story humorously explores themes of pregnancy, communication, and the unexpected complexities of raising a remarkable child, culminating in a tense and absurd labor experience.

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A science fiction story written in the early 1950s. The narrative centers around Len and Moira Connington, who are deali...

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"Special Delivery" is a science fiction short story by American writer Damon Knight. It first appeared in the April 1954...

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