The Fifth-Dimension Tube

"The Fifth-Dimension Tube" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novelette written in the early 20th century. The story follows Tommy Reames, Professor Denham, and his daughter Evelyn as they explore a newly built device capable of transporting them to a mysterious and dangerous Fifth-Dimensional world filled with bizarre creatures and the lurking threat of the Ragged Men. The narrative blends elements of adventure and suspense as the team faces the unforeseen consequences of their scientific endeavors. The opening of the novelette introduces readers to the chaotic lab filled with excitement and trepidation as the characters activate the Fifth-Dimension Tube. With mounting tension, Tommy and Denham prepare to traverse this unknown dimension, while Evelyn displays a mix of enthusiasm and fear. As they interact with the Tube, unforeseen circumstances lead to the emergence of threats from the other world, foreshadowing the chaos yet to unfold. The scene sets the stage for a thrilling adventure, heightening the anticipation of the characters' journey into a world filled with both wonder and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Murray Leinster was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of genre fiction, particularly of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays.