Length4h 59m
About this audiobook
In Frank Belknap Long's anthology "Mating Center," readers are immersed in a collection of gripping stories that challenge societal norms and explore the depths of human emotion under oppressive regimes. The titular story, "The Mating Center," sets the stage in a dystopian future where love is strictly regulated by a powerful social order. Engineer Teleman finds himself at odds with these rigid structures when he encounters a forbidden attraction, igniting a tension between natural human desires and the cold, calculated principles of eugenics and control. As a courageous woman dares to challenge these constraints, Teleman faces a pivotal choice between submission and rebellion. This science fiction narrative delves into themes of individual freedom and the struggle to exercise the right to love in a tightly controlled society. The anthology delves into the dynamics of man-woman relationships and the courage required to defy repressive systems. With its focus on dystopian and revolutionary themes, "Mating Center" offers a thought-provoking reflection on personal autonomy and state control, resonating with contemporary issues. Readers will be captivated by the passion and resistance portrayed in this collection, making "Mating Center" a must-read for those interested in science fiction, dystopias, and the timeless quest for freedom and love.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length4 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 5, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TELEMAN BEGAN TO TREMBLE....
11NINE
2PROLOGUE
12TEN
3ONE
13ELEVEN
4TWO
14TWELVE
5THREE
15THIRTEEN
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6FOUR
16FOURTEEN
7FIVE
17FIFTEEN
8SIX
18SIXTEEN
9SEVEN
19SEVENTEEN
10EIGHT
20EPILOGUE
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