<영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 잭 샤키의 내면의 존재>
1963년 12월 Worlds of Tomorrow에 소개된 잭 샤키의 공상과학 소설이다.
Jack Sharkey는 SF와 미스터리 장르에서 다수의 단편 소설을 발표한 작가로, 그의 작품은 종종 인간의 본성, 과학적 탐구, 그리고 예상치 못한 반전을 중심으로 전개된다. "The Creature Inside"도 이러한 테마를 다루며 독자들에게 깊은 인상을 남기는 작품이다.
이 소설은 인간 내부에 잠재된 괴물이나 어두운 면모를 상징적으로 표현하면서, 주인공이 자신 안에 존재하는 두려움이나 악몽과 맞서 싸우는 과정을 다루고 있다.


This is a science fiction novel by Jack Sharkey introduced in Worlds of Tomorrow in December 1963.
Jack Sharkey is the author of numerous short stories in the science fiction and mystery genres, and his works often revolve around human nature, scientific exploration, and unexpected twists. “The Creature Inside” also deals with these themes and is a work that leaves a deep impression on readers.
This novel symbolically expresses the monsters and dark aspects latent within humans, and deals with the process of the main character fighting against the fears and nightmares that exist within him.

Summary
The room was small, but it held a whole universe?and Norcriss had no place in it!

"How much did they tell you about the fix we're in?" said Dr. Alan Burgess to his visitor.
Lieutenant Jerry Norcriss shook his head. "They said you'd fill me in. They said it was urgent."
Burgess paused, lighted a cigarette, then belatedly offered one to Jerry, who declined. "Well," he said, interspersing his words with short nervous puffs of smoke, "about a year ago, I stumbled on a way to reverse the process of an electro-encephalograph, to play pre-recorded thoughts and experiences to a man's mind. You zoologists, with your Contact process for penetrating newly discovered fauna's minds, will be familiar with the process. Luckily for us."

Contents
CHAPTER I. Burgess paused, lighted a cigarette
CHAPTER II. There had been no sensation at all as Jerry stepped
CHAPTER III. Burgess nodded wearily
CHAPTER IV. Then his shoulders slumped