When the World Screamed by Arthur Conan Doyle. Short summary

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Professor Challenger believes that the Earth is alive. To prove this, he uses a huge drill to give it a light prick. The Earth cries out.

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Artesian drilling specialist Pirless Jones receives an invitation from Professor Challenger to participate in his project. Jones’s friend, reporter Melone advises him to accept the invitation because he has participated in adventures with the professor and considers him a most talented scientist and an extraordinary person.

Upon meeting him, Challenger tells him that in his opinion, the Earth is a living organism, similar in structure to a sea urchin. he needs a huge drill to reach the nerve endings of the planet and let it know that he knows that the Earth is alive. Only Jones can create such a drill.

Jones designs the machine. He and Melone descend into the depths of a huge well.

As the drill is launched, a thunderous howl is heard from the depths of the Earth. The well closes at an enormous speed and Melone and Jones barely have time to escape.