The Tenants by William Tenn (.ePUB)+
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Overview: A real estate agent is approached by a very strange couple, who appear to be extraterrestrials or beings from another dimension. They are looking to rent a very specific property: the thirteenth floor of a particular skyscraper. The problem is, as the agent repeatedly and exasperatedly explains, the building does not have a thirteenth floor due to the common superstition of skipping that number in elevator sequences and floor plans.
The bulk of the story is a humorous and surreal negotiation. The potential tenants are utterly convinced that the thirteenth floor exists and is available, while the agent is equally certain that it does not. The story becomes a comedic exploration of a fundamental disconnect in reality and perception. Tenn uses this simple, absurd situation to satirize the bureaucracy of business and the bizarre nature of human interaction, especially when two parties operate under completely different sets of rules and beliefs.
It’s a classic example of Tenn’s signature style: blending a simple, high-concept idea with sharp wit and social commentary to create a story that is both funny and thought-provoking.
Genre: Fiction > Sci-Fi/Fantasy
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