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Short Story

The King of the Elves

1953

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About this story

A lonely gas-station owner shelters a band of elves on a rainy night. His act of kindness draws him into their struggle against the trolls and gives his ordinary life an unexpected new purpose.

Chronology

Work history

  1. no later than Aug 4, 1952

    Composition: no later than Aug 4, 1952

    Latest supported composition boundary based on agency receipt evidence.

    Medium confidence
  2. Aug 4, 1952

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    Aug 4, 1952

  3. Sep 1953

    First published Sep 1953

    Beyond Fantasy SF