"The Fly"

"The Fly" is a science fiction short story by George Langelaan, focusing on a scientist who invents a teleportation device. During an experiment, a fly gets into the machine, resulting in the scientist being grotesquely fused with it. As the story progresses, the scientist's mind struggles with the transformation, highlighting themes of identity, transformation, and the consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation. The narrative explores the horror and tragedy of losing one's human form, illustrating how the merging with a fly symbolizes a loss of humanity and the unpredictable dangers of advanced technology.