POWERFUL PLANET SHORT STORIESTHE AVENGER..........Stuart FlemingKarson was fighting fire with fire—paving the way for a holocaust.THE MONSTER MAKER........Ray BradburyA camera is one devil of a poor weapon with which to capture a pirate’s fortress.QUEST'S END...........Basil WellsThig’s work was not yet finished—he must face his vicious master race again.

"Fog of the Forgotten" is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of memory, identity, and the unknown. The story is set in a future where advanced technology and mysterious phenomena create a complex and often perilous environment for its characters.The plot centers around the protagonist who finds himself entangled in a strange and foggy world where memories and identities are obscured. As he navigates through this enigmatic landscape, he encounters various challenges and uncover...

An old man's memories may be filled with bitterness. But faithfully recorded they may change the future of mankind.

The experiment flopped, or perhaps, more accurately speaking, it succeeded only too well. The theory had been that of plucking the ego from one human domicile and transplanting it, temporarily of course, into the brain of another man—or animal. The machine had been built for the same purpose. Circuits shorted and the resultant blast of power killed Doctor Brixson and his elderly assistant, Elmer Morgus. And outward the circle of unleashed power extended for a mile from Crayton College. The...

In "Queen of the Blue World," Basil Wells likely presents a narrative set on a distant planet or a fictional alien world known as the Blue World. The title suggests a central character who holds significant power or influence, possibly as a ruler or leader among the inhabitants of this alien world. The plot would revolve around the interactions between the protagonist and the native inhabitants, as well as the challenges they face in navigating this unfamiliar environment.Wells' writing st...

"Survival" is a science fiction novel that explores themes of human resilience, adaptation, and the struggle for existence in a challenging environment. The story is set in a future or alternate reality where the characters face extreme conditions or threats.The plot typically revolves around the efforts of individuals or groups to survive in the face of adversity, whether it be a hostile planet, a post-apocalyptic world, or some other perilous scenario. The novel combines elements of adve...

Basil Wells who lives in Pennsylvania writes that he has been doing research concerning the keelboat age prior to and following the War of 1812 on the "locally famous section of portage-keelboat-rafting stream from Waterford down to Pittsburgh" turning from this to this grimmer future.

Then his hand caught an arm and he exerted his full strength. The entire arm tore away from its shoulder . . . .

Then his hand caught an arm and he exerted his full strength. The entire arm tore away from its shoulder . . . .

Second Sight by Basil Wells.

Thig of Ortha was the vanguard of the conquering “HORDE.” He had blasted across trackless space to subdue a defenseless world—only to meet on Earth emotions that were more deadly than weapons. Basil Wells was an American writer. He wrote science fiction, fantasy western and detective stories for various magazines

Thig of Ortha was the vanguard of the conquering “HORDE.” He had blasted across trackless space to subdue a defenseless world—only to meet on Earth emotions that were more deadly than weapons. Basil Wells was an American writer. He wrote science fiction, fantasy western and detective stories for various magazines