Episode
Bratton's Idea - Manly Wade Wellman
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- Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 3789
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Summary
Bratton's Idea by Manly Wade Wellman tells the story of Bratton, a humble janitor at a Hollywood film studio who harbors a secret passion for mad science. His ambition to create life from nothing leads him to a discarded ventriloquist dummy named Tom-Tom, which he believes is the perfect vessel for his experiment. However, Bratton's creation awakens with a terrifying lust for murder, turning his dreams into a nightmare. This gripping tale explores themes of ambition, the consequences of playing god, and the thin line between creation and destruction, making it a timeless reflection on the human condition that resonates deeply in today's world.