Earth is Made of Glass, The

A man chooses to carry out a "scientific killing" simply to show he can pull it off without being caught. The tale was later made into an episode of "Suspense" that aired on June 15, 1954.

Suspense is a state of anxiety or excitement caused by mysteriousness, uncertainty, doubt, or undecidedness. In a narrative work, suspense is the audience's excited anticipation about the plot or conflict, particularly as it affects a character for whom the audience feels sympathy. However, suspense is not exclusive to narratives.

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