Jerome Bixby
Jerome Bixby was an American short story writer, editor, and scriptwriter, best known for his work in science fiction. He was born on January 11, 1923, and passed away on April 28, 1998. Bixby wrote several episodes for the original 'Star Trek' television series and is credited with the classic episode 'Mirror, Mirror'. He also penned the story that would eventually become the basis for the cult science fiction film 'The Man from Earth' (2007). His work is celebrated for its ingenuity and its impact on the science fiction genre.
Books
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1. It's A Good Life
In the story, a small rural town is held in the grip of terror by a three-year-old boy named Anthony, who has godlike powers to control reality with his mind. The townspeople must constantly think happy thoughts and praise him, for Anthony can read minds and will punish anyone who considers him or his actions in a negative light. His capricious use of power ranges from whimsically disturbing to downright horrifying, as he banishes people to a mysterious "cornfield" or transforms them into grotesque creatures for his amusement. The community is trapped in a perpetual state of forced contentment and fear, walking on eggshells around the child whose whims dictate their reality.
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