Project Gutenberg 2024-05-24 Public domain in the USA. 78 Salton, William P. A trick of the mind $aNew York, NY :$bZiff-Davis Publishing Company, $c1957. Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Trick of the Mind" by William P. Salton is a short story that falls within the realm of speculative fiction, likely written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores the concept of extraordinary mental abilities and how they can lead to unforeseen consequences. It centers on the idea of a man's sudden access to untapped mental power, raising questions about morality and control. The story follows Paul Donovan, who experiences a bizarre transformation after a peculiar moment at a bar, where he discovers the ability to manipulate objects with his mind. Initially thrilled by the newfound power, Paul begins entertaining reckless thoughts of using his abilities for personal gain, leading him to commit theft. However, as he revels in his deception, reality catches up to him when the police become involved after a peculiar incident with his bag. Ultimately, he experiences a profound change of heart, realizing the dangers of his actions and vowing to pursue a more honest life. The tale serves as a cautionary reminder about the temptations of power and the responsibilities that come with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240320174247salton 1957 US Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Psychic ability -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 38171 2025-06-29T07:21:29.709083 text/html 13789 2024-05-22T16:06:46 text/html 216301 2025-06-29T07:21:32.552083 application/epub+zip 215081 2025-06-29T07:21:30.943035 application/epub+zip 215081 2025-06-29T07:21:30.166120 application/epub+zip 872624 2025-06-29T07:21:33.728044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 866416 2025-06-29T07:21:32.064060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31630 2025-06-29T07:21:29.600052 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11827 2024-05-22T16:06:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15696 2025-06-29T07:21:33.846064 application/rdf+xml 33529 2025-06-29T07:21:30.513054 image/jpeg 5252 2025-06-29T07:21:30.337065 image/jpeg 1541920 2025-06-29T07:21:29.727039 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog