alien-coercion
The Venusians exert control over the crew members' minds, compelling them to commit acts against their will.
2 chapters across 2 books
Beyond Apollo (1972)Barry N. Malzberg
In this chapter, the Captain and Evans confront a deadly ultimatum imposed by the Venusians, forcing the Captain to attempt to kill Evans under alien orders. Despite the Captain's initial aggression and psychological manipulation, Evans overpowers and kills him, then disposes of the body as commanded, all while grappling with his conflicted feelings and the loss of autonomy under alien control.
Dwellers of the Deep (1951)K.M. O'Donnell
In this chapter, Izzinius Fox, a dedicated science-fiction magazine collector, navigates the challenges of his mundane life in 1951 New York City while grappling with the threatening presence of alien beings called the Rhelm people. Despite his fears and the pressure from the aliens to surrender a mysterious article, Fox finds solace and a rare moment of joy in acquiring a coveted February 1948 issue of Tremendous magazine, highlighting his deep attachment to his collection as a refuge from his unsettling reality.