Scary Stories - IMPOSTOR by Philip K Dick

Spence Olham; a designer of weapons in a war against alien aggressors, may not be who he claims to be.
Accused by friends and colleagues of being a spy, he must run a desperate race to prove his loyalty and that he deserves to live.

[@OLDCHEMIST1]

Excellent reading of one of my favourite stories of a brilliant SF writer!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

Thank you very much, Harry. :)

[@arievena19744]

Thank you for uploading these. Phillip K. Dick was a true visionary; died way to young!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I totally agree with you. According to a biography I read, he used various substances to stay awake, so that he could turn out the vast plethora f work that he achieved. So, it seems that his early death might be in part *because* of his burning need to tell the tales he desired to tell.

[@loosegoose2466]

Outstanding recording. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

It is my pleasure. I am very glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@ttrestle]

I have listened to this multiple times. Outstanding work, as always. Keep it up!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I do really like this one. The chap who did the sound design (Brenden James) did a very good job on this one, in my humble opinion.

[@cyberphobe]

cheers, mate

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

You are most welcome. :)

[@R1SKYB1Z]

Daaaamn that's some good story right there

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I love it! I just had to have it on the channel. I am very happy you enjoyed it as well. :)

[@Epoch11]

A perfect story thank you for uploading this

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I am very glad you enjoyed it. :) A brand new story is coming out tomorrow. I hope you can come and listen. :)

[@sumchi3690]

Thanks so much. I loved it!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

You are very welcome. I am so glad that you liked it.

[@Ootskullkid]

Great job as always!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

Many thanks to you and sorry for my ridiculously tardy reply.

[@ceramicsavage]

Giving this a like before listening because I love Hew Carr and Philip k. Dick.

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I can't believe that I didn't comment previously on this kind message that you left. :) Thank you. I hope you are still enjoying what the channel creates.

[@gohboy56]

Listening a second time, confirmed my first impression that it is sad, complex and really touches the emotions. Writer did turn out a lot of tales, although I was unaware of his name until today! The twists and turns of the plot brings to mind some of Mr Carr's original works!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

That's very interesting to know that you were not previously familiar with Philip K. Dick. You will definitely know the films that are inspired by his work like Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report.

[@gohboy56]

@@TheBlackDogChronicles Indeed I am familiar with them but sometimes names of authors just escape me. Same happens with music...familiar with songs but no idea of the singer or group. When I really adore the music then I get to know and develop strong attachment...I am thinking of Pavarotti, Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, Bob Marley and on and on. Dead though most of them may be, I still carry an adolescent's crush 😍 for those unforgettable guys.

[@SuperBartles]

OK, I woke up listening to the climax of the story.. Scary is about the right word in this case. "it does exactly what it says on the label" as we used to say in the UK

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

He was a very clever chappie, the old Dick. This of course is demonstrated in how many of the best science-fiction films were drawn from his short stories. I could easily fill up this channel with his work, and one would hardly come across a story of his that was like another. I am envious his writing skill. Yet unlike him, I don't use drugs to meet my writing deadlines! All in all though, I am very glad you enjoyed it. Since when I first began the channel I have been looking forward to presenting this story. The sound engineer who did the soundscape on this one did an excellent job - in my humble opinion.

[@charlieboy13]

I've been going through PKD's works these last few months and was looking forward to this one as I really enjoyed the movie with Gary Sinise. Great work! Subscribed to your channel and would love to see more science fiction like this!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

Firstly, a very big welcome to you! :) I have recorded another of my favourite Arthur C. Clarke stories, which will come out in two stories from now. I haven't seen the film version of this. Thank you for letting me know about it.

[@sadhbhpearse7972]

I have to write a paper on this story and this has helped me so much!

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

Well, that makes me very happy. It is great to know that it can serve a purpose beyond being a great tale! :) I would be very interested in reading your thoughts on the story.

[@Szederp]

Merry Christmas, Black Dog. Do you think you could do something similar to Brian Aldiss's "The Worm That Flies"? Another classic golden age novella.

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I will look into seeing how much it is to get permission. If it is within an affordable range, I will certainly give it a go. I really like Brian Aldiss, so I would very much like to do some of his work.

[@Szederp]

The amount of paranoia generated in such wars as PKD envisioned is perfectly matched by his pen. To think that people are being replaced is the ultimate step. And Asimov (the Jew) dared to criticize him for taking drugs. We wouldn't have Blade Runner, or Total Recall, A Scanner Darkly, Minority Report and many more.

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I strongly agree that PKD was a rare creator, giving us a host of unforgettable tales. Buuuut...I do love Asimov too! Heehee.

[@waningmooncancer9628]

Another great reading, you and Brendan are too good to be missed. I've got a request. Just like a woman, I've been recently subscribed and I'm already asking favors 😁. Bob Leman, Window, 1980. What do you say? This story reminded me of it; the same hoping for a good outcome, same sense of something not being quite right, and a similar dreadful ending. I do hope you'll agree that it's worthy of your talent. Thank you again. My mind is blown with how good you are. May Grace send many more listeners your way.🕊️🌟🕊️🌟🕊️🌟🕊️

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I am very thankful for people who are kind enough to let me know what stories they would enjoy. If that story is in the public domain, I will happily add it to the list to be produced. If not; I am looking into a request system on Patreon or other such applications, so we may well be able to find a way to achieve getting this story to you. :) If I might point you in the direction of my playlist of stories I have written myself, as I would love to have your thoughts on what you think of them.

[@waningmooncancer9628]

@@TheBlackDogChronicles I hear you loud and clear. I'll be sure to do so. I did forget to add that the voices, change in intonation, your manner of creating ambience - it all enables me to picture the scene and put myself in that place and time. Keep 'em coming, and I'll keep on listening.🕊️🌟🕊️🌟🕊️🌟

[@juneroberts5305]

Always found this such a sad story - puts me in mind of someone with dementia. Is there anything worse than you not being you and not knowing? And then the horrible few seconds of lucidity realising what is happening before you are lost again. An odd way of looking at the story,, but there you go...

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I remember when I first read it feeling so sad as to the ending. But that is - I feel, its power.

[@pickleman_5169]

sus on red among us

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

If only he hadn't vented!

[@justinratcliffe947]

Is it bad I liked the movie?

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

Is there a film version of it?

[@justinratcliffe947]

@@TheBlackDogChronicles Yeah with Gary Sinise

[@Iki_dp]

lool this is sus

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I think I saw you vent!