The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown Episode #49

Fredric Brown | December 20, 2022

The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown Episode #49
Fredric Brown

THE STAR MOUSE

Episode #49 · Written by Fredric Brown · Narrated by Scott Miller

A humble mouse becomes the payload for a dangerous rocket experiment that reaches far beyond Earth. What awaits him among the stars will quietly reshape everything he was meant to be.

Mitkey is an unremarkable mouse living behind the walls of a quiet Connecticut house. His owner, a brilliant but isolated scientist, is building a dangerous rocket with ambitions that stretch far beyond Earth. When Mitkey is selected as the test subject, the experiment launches him into a journey no mouse—or human—was ever meant to take.

What follows is not a simple spaceflight, but an encounter with forces hidden within the vast darkness between worlds. As Mitkey’s voyage continues, questions of intelligence, progress, and destiny begin to unfold in unexpected ways. The story quietly challenges assumptions about advancement and asks whether becoming more powerful always means becoming better.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fredric Brown was one of the most inventive voices in classic science fiction. He specialized in short stories that delivered bold ideas with precision, often blending humor, irony, and philosophical depth into remarkably compact narratives.

Best known for his twist endings and sharp observational style, Brown influenced generations of writers across science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. “The Star Mouse” showcases his unique talent for using a small, almost whimsical premise to explore profound questions about civilization, intelligence, and what it truly means to be happy.

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Listen to The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown — a vintage science fiction short story exploring space travel, intelligence, and destiny in a quietly unforgettable way.

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