Other Worlds

Parsing the truly scary

By Peter Bebergal

January 30, 2005

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Science fiction has the rare privilege of being able to borrow from other literary sources without having to sacrifice too much of its own internal logic. The supernatural workings of gothic and ghost stories offer interesting possibilities. While science fiction is not known for its subtlety, its literal tendencies can get in the way of creating a sense of unease, ... (Full article: 843 words)