July 20, 2025 and eighty-five years ago on this day in 1940, Edgar Rice Burroughs finished writing “Captured on Venus,” the first installment of “Escape on Venus:” That makes perfect sense – you can’t escape if you haven't been captured. The installment was published as “Slaves of the Fish Men” in Fantastic Adventures in March 1941. The magazine cover was by J. Allen St. John, who also did two full page interior illustrations.
The publishing details, several pictures, and an Ebook of the novel: https://www.erbzine.com/mag7/0751.html
The one hundred word drabble for today, "Fishing Hole," was inspired by the beautiful Duare being captured by the Fish Men, and Carson, who was captured soon after.
The two Amtorians watched in horror as Duare disappeared into the sea and Carson did the same. “What just happened?”
“The Fish Men captured Duare, the most beautiful woman on the planet,” said the first.
“That’s hardly fair,” said the second. “I’ve wanted a woman like that my whole life.”
“Wanting and getting aren’t the same thing.”
“Still, it’s just not right. I’ve used my charm, my good looks, and my best opening line to no avail.”
“Opening line?”
“Sure, Hello, I couldn’t help noticing that you look like my next girlfriend?’
“Mate, that’s not a lure, that’s bad bait.”
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