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The Stolen Body

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
33 minutes
ISBN
9781802565027
Published
11 April 2025
Imprint
Fantastica
  • astral projection
  • supernatural
  • identity
  • duality
  • malevolent force
  • horror
  • curiosity
  • mind-body
  • suspense
  • philosophical inquiry

Description

"The Stolen Body" by H.G. Wells is a chilling exploration of identity and the supernatural. The story follows a man who experiments with astral projection, separating his spirit from his physical body. However, his plans go awry when his vacant body is stolen by a malevolent force, leaving him trapped in an ethereal state. As he struggles to reclaim his corporeal form, Wells delves into themes of duality, vulnerability, and the darker aspects of human curiosity. The narrative blends suspense with philosophical inquiry, questioning the boundaries between mind, body, and soul. A gripping tale of horror and introspection, it reflects Wells’s fascination with science, morality, and the unknown, offering a haunting meditation on what it means to be truly alive.

Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was born in Bromley, trained in biology under Huxley, and turned that laboratory habit into fiction. The Time Machine sent a Victorian into deep time; The War of the Worlds brought the sky down on the Home Counties. He wrote as if the future were a social problem with monsters attached. The novels argue while they entertain. A draper's son who made scientific romance a public language.

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