"The Stolen Bacillus" by H.G. Wells is a gripping tale of scientific discovery, espionage, and unintended consequences. Set in Victorian London, the story follows a bacteriologist who unwittingly allows an anarchist to steal a vial containing a deadly cholera bacillus. The thief, intending to unleash the disease as a weapon of chaos, sets off a frantic chase through the city as the scientist and his wife pursue him in a desperate attempt to prevent catastrophe. Wells masterfully builds suspense while weaving in his trademark commentary on the dangers of unchecked ambition and the unforeseen results of scientific progress. "The Stolen Bacillus" is a thrilling and thought-provoking narrative that explores the fine line between knowledge and peril in a world on the cusp of modernity.
