The Monsters Came By Night by Robert Silverberg Episode #446
Robert Silverberg | October 28, 2025-
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The Monsters Came By Night by Robert Silverberg Episode #446
Robert Silverberg
THE MONSTERS CAME BY NIGHT
Episode #446 · Written by Robert Silverberg · Narrated by Scott Miller
First published in Super-Science Fiction magazine in October 1959, “The Monsters Came by Night” blends psychological unease with otherworldly menace in a way that only the mid-century masters of science fiction could. It begins with a quiet, almost domestic mystery before unfolding into a haunting story of alien intrusion and human fear. What starts as an ordinary evening soon becomes a terrifying exploration of what happens when reality is invaded by something far beyond human understanding. Every page reflects that eerie tension between the known and the unimaginable — the hallmark of 1950s speculative storytelling.
Robert Silverberg wrote this tale early in his career, but even then his talent for atmosphere and pacing was unmistakable. His prose moves with precision — deliberate, sharp, and deeply human — revealing how isolation and imagination can twist into horror. Beneath the surface of monsters and nightmares lies something much more intimate: the fear of being watched, misunderstood, or overtaken by forces we cannot control.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born in Brooklyn in 1935, Robert Silverberg became one of the most prolific and respected authors in modern science fiction. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, he has written hundreds of short stories and novels, earning multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Silverberg’s work evolved from fast-paced pulp adventures to deeply philosophical explorations of identity, time, and transformation. Notable works like Nightwings, Dying Inside, and The Book of Skulls showcase his range and his ability to blend emotional depth with speculative brilliance.
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