The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl Science Fiction Fantasy

<p><strong>The Tunnel under the World was first published in 1954 in Galaxy magazine.</strong></p><p>On the morning of June 15th Guy Burckhardt woke up screaming out of a dream.</p><p>It was more real than any dream he had ever had in his life. He could still hear and feel the sharp ripping-metal explosion the violent heave that had tossed him furiously out of bed the searing wave of heat.</p><p>He sat up convulsively and stared not believing what he saw at the quiet room and the bright sunlight coming in the window.</p><p>He croaked Mary?</p><p>Pinching yourself is no way to see if you are dreaming. Surgical instruments? Well yes -- but a mechanic's kit is best of all!</p>