When the World Screamed
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| "When the World Screamed" | |
| Author | Arthur Conan Doyle |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Professor Challenger |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story |
| Publication date | 1928 |
| Preceded by | The Disintegration Machine |
When the World Screamed was the last story written about Professor Challenger by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
[edit] Plot summary
Professor Challenger drills into the earth until he reaches the mantle, convinced that it is a sentient being and that by doing so he will be the first person to alert it to mankind's presence. He awakens the giant creature, which then proceeds to destroy his machine.
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