The multiverse is infinite, and that infinity is populated with an infinite number of Franks. A very specific Frank. And it so happens that one of these Franks is very successful, and also very willing to shout across the multiverse to the lesser Franks, telling them what they should do to improve their sorry existences.
This arrogant man needs to be humbled.
"A standard commercial plays in the background. Orchestrated music swells into the booming voice of an announcer. 'The most successful man in the known universe has finally published his riveting life story. Learn the true story of Gossamer, Incorporated. Experience the dizzying ride of his life. And enjoy the perspective that only the great man himself can offer. FRANK JOHNSON, THE VIEW FROM THE CENTER. Now on sale at quality bookstores on a million enlightened earths!'
"The great man explodes from the booth.
"'What do you mean you don't understand? It's simple. It's dirt simple. One of my enemies, and yours, has gotten inside our operation. He's watching me. He's screwing around with my machinery. He's trying to discredit me! So quit throwing up this mumbo-shit about odd signal patterns and how you aren't sure where he's calling from!'"
Robert Reed is a prolific author of SF published stories. His novella, "A Billion Eves," won the Hugo Award in 2007. His latest novel, THE DRAGONS OF MARROW, is available from Kindle.
Genre: Science Fiction
This arrogant man needs to be humbled.
"A standard commercial plays in the background. Orchestrated music swells into the booming voice of an announcer. 'The most successful man in the known universe has finally published his riveting life story. Learn the true story of Gossamer, Incorporated. Experience the dizzying ride of his life. And enjoy the perspective that only the great man himself can offer. FRANK JOHNSON, THE VIEW FROM THE CENTER. Now on sale at quality bookstores on a million enlightened earths!'
"The great man explodes from the booth.
"'What do you mean you don't understand? It's simple. It's dirt simple. One of my enemies, and yours, has gotten inside our operation. He's watching me. He's screwing around with my machinery. He's trying to discredit me! So quit throwing up this mumbo-shit about odd signal patterns and how you aren't sure where he's calling from!'"
Robert Reed is a prolific author of SF published stories. His novella, "A Billion Eves," won the Hugo Award in 2007. His latest novel, THE DRAGONS OF MARROW, is available from Kindle.
Genre: Science Fiction
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