The Timeless Ones

Name: The Timeless Ones
Author: Frank Belknap Long

By Frank Belknap Long

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A contact rocket returns to a verdant, double‑sun world where visiting colonists expect to find matured families and a bustling settlement. Instead they encounter the Sweeneys and others as they remembered from a decade before, including a child who appears unchanged, and domestic scenes that seem frozen in an earlier evening. The narrative traces the visitors' mounting puzzlement as familiar places and people defy chronological expectation, prompting reflection on dislocated time, memory, and the unsettling persistence of the past in an alien setting.

About the Author

Frank Belknap Long

Frank Belknap Long was an American author known for his contributions to the science fiction genre. His works often explore themes of space travel and the unknown, reflecting the anxieties and fascinations of the early to mid-20th century. Among his notable titles is "Mars is My Destination," which showcases his imaginative storytelling and ability to blend adventure with speculative concepts. Long's writing is characterized by a unique blend of humor and horror, making him a distinctive voice in the literary landscape of his time. He was also associated with the Cthulhu Mythos, further cementing his place in the pantheon of speculative fiction.