F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace

F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace
Floyd L. Wallace was an American science fiction writer, active in the 1950s and early 1960s. He published several short stories in prominent magazines like "Galaxy Science Fiction" and "Astounding Science Fiction." Some of his notable works include "Delay in Transit" and "Student Body," which often dealt with futuristic societies and moral dilemmas. Wallace’s writing style is characterized by thoughtful exploration of human nature and ethical issues in speculative settings.

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A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer.Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean that isolation could endure forever. Instruments within the ship intercepted radio broadcasts and, within the hour, early TV signals. Machines... more...

The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from. He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic. "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport. His lips quivered with amusement at what was printed there. "There seems to be a mistake in the name of... more...