For service rendered: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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For service rendered is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin) (1916–2006).
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"For Service Rendered" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction story written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores the unexpected intersection of a human, Miss Enid Twilley, and a Devi named Lyf, who emerges from her malfunctioning television set. The story delves into themes of desire, transformation, and the human condition through the lens of an otherworldly encounter. The plot centers on Miss Twilley, a lonely and unattractive woman who discovers that she has terminal cancer. After a shocking visit from Lyf, who claims to possess remarkable abilities, she is offered a deal: ten years of health, beauty, and wealth in exchange for her body after that period. As the story unfolds, Miss Twilley grapples with her self-image, societal norms, and the moral implications of this pact with a being from another world. The narrative ultimately examines the price of fulfillment and the lengths to which one may go to escape the constraints of their existence, concluding with Miss Twilley’s decision to accept Lyf's offer, leaving her future shrouded in both hope and uncertainty.
Book and edition facts
- Title: For service rendered
- Author credits: Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin) (1916–2006)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fantasy fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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