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The Very Black

Dean Evans

The Very Black

The Very Black

Dean Evans

Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

The Very Black is a science fiction short story by Dean Evans, published in the August-September 1953 issue of Fantastic Universe. It follows test pilot Eddie Anders as he confronts the dangers of flying the experimental jet XXE-1 while grappling with his feelings for Margie Hayman, the daughter of the jet's chief engineer. The narrative explores the intersection of human emotion and advanced technology, culminating in a dramatic test flight that challenges Eddie's identity and love. This story highlights the psychological struggles between reality and imagination, making it a notable entry in 1950s science fiction.

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A science fiction narrative written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around the challenges faced by test pilot Edd...

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"Anders was pretty sure he was going to die. No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale. A st...

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