Valley of Dreams

by Stanley G. (Stanley Grauman) Weinbaum

"Valley of Dreams" by Stanley G. Weinbaum is a science fiction short story published in November 1934. A sequel to "A Martian Odyssey," it follows chemist Dick Jarvis and biologist Frenchy Leroy as they explore ancient Mars alongside the birdlike alien Tweel. Their journey through a ruined city reveals connections between Martian civilization and ancient Egypt. But when they venture into a forbidden valley despite Tweel's warnings, they encounter mysterious dream-beasts that prey on human desires, testing their survival and friendship.