Bratton's Idea - Manly Wade Wellman

Vegetarianism and Occultism · Aug 4, 2026 · 1h 3m

"Bratton's Idea" by Manly Wade Wellman tells the story of Bratton, a humble janitor at a Hollywood film studio, whose secret passion for mad science drives him to create life from inanimate matter. After a ventriloquist discards his dummy, Bratton seizes the opportunity to use it as the vessel for his experiment, only to awaken a sinister force with a thirst for murder. This chilling tale explores themes of ambition, the consequences of playing god, and the thin line between creation and destruction. Its enduring relevance lies in the cautionary message about unchecked desires and the darker…