The Worlds of If

Step into a realm of lost chances and alternate destinies in The Worlds of If by Stanley G. Weinbaum, a masterfully crafted early science fiction short story that explores time travel, parallel realities, and the haunting question of "what if?" When Dixon Wells narrowly avoids a tragic rocket disaster, his former professor's invention-the "subjunctivisor"-offers him a glimpse into the life he might have lived had he made a different choice. As he peers into alternate timelines and rediscovers a fateful encounter with a woman named Joanna Caldwell, Dixon is forced to confront the bittersweet truths of love, fate, and personal responsibility. Weinbaum's blend of speculative technology and human emotion delivers a timeless meditation on the consequences of missed opportunities.

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The Worlds of If

Step into a realm of lost chances and alternate destinies in The Worlds of If by Stanley G. Weinbaum, a masterfully crafted early science fiction short story that explores time travel, parallel realities, and the haunting question of "what if?" When Dixon Wells narrowly avoids a tragic rocket disaster, his former professor's invention-the "subjunctivisor"-offers him a glimpse into the life he might have lived had he made a different choice. As he peers into alternate timelines and rediscovers a fateful encounter with a woman named Joanna Caldwell, Dixon is forced to confront the bittersweet truths of love, fate, and personal responsibility. Weinbaum's blend of speculative technology and human emotion delivers a timeless meditation on the consequences of missed opportunities.

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The Worlds of If

The Worlds of If

by Stanley G. Weinbaum

Narrated by Saethon Williams

Unabridged — 39 minutes

The Worlds of If

The Worlds of If

by Stanley G. Weinbaum

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Overview

Step into a realm of lost chances and alternate destinies in The Worlds of If by Stanley G. Weinbaum, a masterfully crafted early science fiction short story that explores time travel, parallel realities, and the haunting question of "what if?" When Dixon Wells narrowly avoids a tragic rocket disaster, his former professor's invention-the "subjunctivisor"-offers him a glimpse into the life he might have lived had he made a different choice. As he peers into alternate timelines and rediscovers a fateful encounter with a woman named Joanna Caldwell, Dixon is forced to confront the bittersweet truths of love, fate, and personal responsibility. Weinbaum's blend of speculative technology and human emotion delivers a timeless meditation on the consequences of missed opportunities.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940195463403
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 05/28/2025
Edition description: Unabridged
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