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Characters from vastly different eras, including a Lunan from the past and a satyr from the future, arrive together, highlighting the temporal breadth of the conflict.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Big Time (1958)Fritz Leiber Jr.
Chapter 4 SOS FROM NOWHERE
In this chapter, the protagonists respond urgently to a mysterious and cryptic distress signal originating from outside the known cosmos, leading to the unexpected arrival of familiar allies from vastly different time periods. The arrival of Kaby, Ilhilihis, and Sevensee introduces tension and emotional weight, especially as Kaby reveals the dire situation involving the repeated destruction of Crete. The chapter explores the complexities of time travel, cosmic communication, and the emotional toll of witnessing historical tragedies firsthand.