14 April 2012, 06:56 AM
FredA short story in which a man takes off his own skin
Several years ago, I read a short story about a man who is staying at a lodging house. Every evening, he goes to his room and peels off his skin and puts it on a coat hanger. The next morning, he put his skin back on again.
Does anyone know the name of this short story?
17 April 2012, 03:29 AM
skmckeequote:
Originally posted by Fred:
Several years ago, I read a short story about a man who is staying at a lodging house. Every evening, he goes to his room and peels off his skin and puts it on a coat hanger. The next morning, he put his skin back on again.
Does anyone know the name of this short story?
I have this story somewhere in my collection; can't remember title or author, but will let you know when I find it. I can tell you it's not a Bradbury. You may be thinking or Ray's story "The Man Upstairs" from The October Country, also about an unusual lodger.
17 April 2012, 01:08 PM
dandelionIt sounds vaguely familiar but it isn't anything by Bradbury. "Skeleton" would probably be the closest. I thought of some stories by T. H. White and Stephen King but it isn't those either.
17 April 2012, 06:00 PM
skmckeeHey Fred,
The story you're looking for is called "The Other Celia" by Theodore Sturgeon.
23 April 2012, 02:08 AM
skmckeeYou're welcome, Fred. Theodore Sturgeon wrote some lovely stuff. He was one of the writers that influenced a young Ray Bradbury. So if you like Sturgeon (and you haven't already read much of Ray) check out Ray's short stories. A master of the form.