I read a short story in an anthology when I was very young (I'm guessing it was some time in the mid-'70s). All I remember is that there was a blob-like alien of some kind, sitting in the middle of a city, shooting out tentacles that people would stick to, and be drawn into it, I assume to be digested.
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2When were you "very young"? Since we don't know how old you are, we don't know when that was.– Null ♦Commented Mar 9, 2016 at 17:31
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1Sorry. I'm guessing some time in the mid-'70s.– GreggCommented Mar 9, 2016 at 18:15
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1Okay, thanks. I edited that into your question. In the future, please edit your question itself with new information rather than putting it in the comments. Welcome to SFF.SE!– Null ♦Commented Mar 9, 2016 at 18:20
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Gregg, should you return, don't forget to accept the answer by clicking on the checkmark by the voting buttons as per the tour.– FuzzyBootsCommented Jan 10, 2021 at 23:37
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Sounds vaguely similar to parts of "The Kraken Wakes" by John Wyndham. Aliens who live at high pressure invade the Earth's oceans, and send tanks on to the coastlines. These tanks shoot blobby tentacles that stick to people, drag them to the tank, and then the whole mass is drawn back into the water as the tank retreats with its captives. What happens to these unfortunates is never revealed.
answered Mar 9, 2016 at 20:36
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Thanks for the quick and helpful response. That may well be it. I'll see if I can get a copy through ABE. Thanks again!– GreggCommented Mar 10, 2016 at 12:36
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Just finished The Kraken Wakes and indeed the scene I was thinking of was there. Thanks again for the help!– GreggCommented Apr 4, 2016 at 18:59