The Beast of Boredom
1981
The Beast of Boredom is a science fiction short story by Richard Rein Smith, first published in 1981. It follows a man's psychological struggle after he encounters a Martian artifact that traps him in a repeating ten-minute cycle. As he grapples with the effects of confinement and the monotony of his existence, he seeks connection with a neighbor, ultimately facing the torment of an endless loop. This work explores themes of time, memory, and the human psyche under duress.
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