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Tonight, we'll read the snoozy opening to The Invisible Man, a science fiction novel by

H.G. Wells, published in 1897. The Invisible man refers to a scientist named Griffin devoted to research into

optics. He invents a way to become invisible. He tested on himself successfully, only to find that he cannot reverse it.

The novel is considered influential and helped establish Wells as

the father of science fiction. Let's get cozy. Close your eyes.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths.

Chapter 1, The Strange Man's Arrival.

The Stranger Came man's arrival. The stranger came early in February, one wintry day, through a biting

wind and a driving snow, the last snow fall of the year, over the down, walking

from Bramblehurst Railway Station, and carrying a little black suitcase in his thickly gloved hand. He was wrapped up from head to foot and the brim of his soft felt hat hid every inch of his face but the

shiny tip of his nose. The snow had piled itself against his shoulders and chest

and added a white crest to the burden he carried.

He staggered into the coach and horses in

more dead than alive and flung his suitcase down.

A fire, he cried.

In the name of human charity, a room in a fire.

He stamped and shook the snow from off himself in the bar and followed Mrs Hall into her guest parlor to strike his bargain.

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