# Short Science Fiction — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Short Science Fiction by Isaac Asimov.

- [The Magnificent Possession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/the-magnificent-possession.md): Walter Sills, a struggling chemist, discovers a process to isolate ammonium metal and create a gold-like substance called ammonium oxide. He shares his breakthrough with his friend Eugene Taylor, who recognizes its immen
- [A Night of Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/a-night-of-trouble.md): Walter Sills revels in his discovery of ammonium metal, but his joy is short-lived as he faces a series of threats: a lowball offer from J. Throgmorton Bankhead, the intrusive proposal of ex-Congressman Peter Q. Hornswog
- [An Unexpected Surprise!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/an-unexpected-surprise.md): Walter Sills is robbed by Mike the Slug and his gangster accomplice, who steal false patent details while Sills secretly deposits the real ones in a bank vault. Later, Sills and Taylor successfully plate a spoon with amm
- [Youth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/youth.md): The chapter introduces the youthful perspective of the boys, likely Red and Slim, as they navigate their environment with curiosity and energy, setting the stage for their encounters with the unknown.
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/i.md): Slim is woken early by Red, who shares his secret discovery of two strange, small creatures he plans to use to join or start a circus. The boys bond over the adventure, with Red persuading a hesitant but eager Slim to jo

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- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/x.md)
- [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/xiv.md)
- [Everest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/everest.md)
- [Let’s Get Together](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/let-s-get-together.md)
- [Silly Asses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/silly-asses.md)

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