"Beside Still Waters" by Robert Sheckley
Episode 16 of the Beyond the Center podcast, hosted by Ross Freier, titled ""Beside Still Waters" by Robert Sheckley" was published on February 25, 2024 and runs 13 minutes.
February 25, 2024 ·13m · Beyond the Center
Summary
Mark, a space faring prospector, decides to settle himself on a slab of rock in the asteroid belt after making a decent enough strike. He and his companion, Charles, become close friends, taking care of one another whilst enjoying each other's company and conversation. A touching story, with an inevitable conclusion. The short story for this episode is by Robert Sheckley, and is entitled "Beside Still Waters". This story was first published in the Oct.-Nov. 1953 issue of Amazing ...
Episode Description
Mark, a space faring prospector, decides to settle himself on a slab of rock in the asteroid belt after making a decent enough strike. He and his companion, Charles, become close friends, taking care of one another whilst enjoying each other's company and conversation. A touching story, with an inevitable conclusion.
The short story for this episode is by Robert Sheckley, and is entitled "Beside Still Waters". This story was first published in the Oct.-Nov. 1953 issue of Amazing Stories.
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