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"The Alien" by Raymond F. Jones is a classic science fiction novel that explores themes of identity, humanity, and extraterrestrial contact. Jones' narrative introduces readers to a thought-provoking story in which an alien entity seeks to understand and interact with the people of Earth. The novel delves into the complexities of communication and the impact of a close encounter with an otherworldly intelligence. "The Alien" is a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts who appreciate explorations of first contact and the mysteries of the cosmos.

CHAPTER ONE Out beyond the orbit of Mars the Lavoisier wallowed cautiously through the asteroid fields. Aboard the laboratory ship few of the members of the permanent Smithson Asteroidal Expedition were aware that they were in motion. Living in the field one or two years at a time, there was little that they were conscious of except the half-million-year-old culture whose scattered fragments surrounded them on every side. The only contact with Earth at the moment was the radio link by which Dr. Delmar Underwood was calling Dr. Illia Morov at Terrestrial Medical Central. Illia's blonde, precisely coiffured hair was only faintly golden against, the stark white of her surgeons' gown, which she still wore when she answered. Her eyes widened with an expression of pleasure as her face came into focus on the screen and she recognized Underwood. "Del! I thought you'd gone to sleep with the mummies out there. It's been over a month since you called. What's new?"

Alien Emma is an Empath working as a nurse on the intergalactic space ship The Celestial Breeze. But, today, she is very worried. Why have all her alien friends come down with strange symptoms? Why did Alien Tim faint? And why can't she remember anything about what had happened before today? Will Alien Emma be able to save everyone, and get everything back to normal? Find out more in Alien Emma - Illustrated Metaphysical Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories #25, featuring 17 fantastic images by Genelyn Javier.