The cottage by Frank Belknap Long

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Author Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994
Title The cottage
Original Publication New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Cottage" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century, specifically in 1954. The narrative explores themes of cruelty, familial relationships, and the consequences of obsessive hatred. It delves into the psychological and supernatural ramifications of a man's harsh treatment of his stepchildren, examining the darker aspects of human emotions and actions, particularly in the context of a violent universe. The story centers around Will Durkin, a cruel stepfather who harbors deep animosity toward his stepchildren, Robert and Emily, and their mother, Helen. The tale begins with Durkin gleefully presenting a dollhouse to the children, intending it as a tool for emotional punishment by reflecting their disdain for him. However, as he confronts the children's vivid and imaginative transformation of the dolls, which portrays him as a demonic figure, the story escalates into a supernatural twist. As atomic explosions occur outside, the cottage is uprooted into another dimension, and Durkin, embittered and vengeful, realizes too late the implications of his cruelty, culminating in a fateful encounter with a childlike force of revenge. The story encapsulates the interplay of childhood innocence and adult malice, ultimately highlighting the perils of a vindictive nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Stepfathers -- Fiction
Subject Children -- Fiction
Subject Cruelty -- Fiction
Subject Dollhouses -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 74074
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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