For decades, the name has been synonymous with angry genius, blistering prose, and a relentless redefinition of science fiction’s boundaries. Among his most famous works are "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" and "The Beast that Shouted Love at the Heart of the World." Yet, there exists a niche corner of his bibliography that devout fans search for tirelessly: the story (and subsequent teleplay) titled "Soldier from Tomorrow."

Because the story has become prophecy.