The Skull

by Philip K. Dick

Published 1 March 2012
Conger is given a chance to be released from prison on the condition that he completes one job-he must travel back in time and kill a man who, if allowed to live, will later change the world.

Philip K. Dick was an American science-fiction novelist, short-story writer and essayist. His first short story, "Beyond Lies the Wub," was published shortly after his high school graduation. Some of his most famous short stories were adapted for film, including "The Minority Report," "Paycheck," "Second Variety" (adapted into the film Screamers) and "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" (adapted into the film Total Recall).