Richard F Thieme's "Pleasant Journey" (short story, virtual reality, free)

Allenby runs pleasure rides; Jenkins makes & sells the machines that give rides.

During his current trip, Allenby is shown an unusual new ride: sit in a chair with arms strapped & a helmet over your head, & you visit whatever place you unconsciously wanted to visit! All in mind, of course.

Life won't be the same for Allenby henceforth. Since the ride is too realistic & pleasurable.

Fact sheet.

First published: Analog, November 1963.
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Rating: B.
Among the stories edited by John Campbell for Astounding/Analog.