Stephen KingFiction · Horror·b. 1947
The Jaunt
- Pages
- 16
- Published
- 1981
- Language
- English
Synopsis
In the 24th century, teleportation has made space travel instantaneous, but it comes with a strict rule: travelers must be anesthetized before making the transition. As a father prepares his family for a journey to Mars, he shares the history of this technology and the terrifying fate of those who stayed awake during the jump. Soon, they must undergo the process themselves, hoping everyone remains safely asleep.
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How it reads
- Writing4.0
- Impact5.0
- Characters4.0
- Plot5.0
- Atmosphere5.0
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (3)
Self HarmTraumaGraphic Violence
Readers say (1)Fast · Light · Dark · Creepy · Mysterious · Portal Fantasy
Readers flagged (3)
Self HarmChild DeathDeath Of An Animal
