“The Beam” presents a fast-paced science fiction journey that begins in a small makeshift lab in Tularie, Mississippi. High school teacher Glenn Peck and his student Jane Meadow undertake what appears to be a routine experiment, only to be swept into a sequence of time shifts and alternate realities. Each new environment challenges their judgment and adaptability as they encounter advanced technologies, striking purple beams, and landscapes that defy expectation.
Their travels take them from an unfamiliar forest to the vibrant setting of the World’s Fair in Paris. Throughout their journey, Glenn and Jane depend on careful reasoning, curiosity, and trust in one another as they navigate danger and piece together the meaning behind the unusual objects they discover. “The Beam” blends adventure, mystery, and exploration into a narrative that highlights resilience, the search for understanding, and the limitless possibilities found when one steps beyond the familiar.
Details
- Publication Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Language
- English
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Johnny Allan Smith
Specifications
- Pages
- 84
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)