
Transcriber's Note:
In a future where the majority of humanity has been engineered into flawless bodies, a small group of so‑called “outcasts” lives on the margins, denied the chance to belong. Dr. Cameron, a weary administrator, and the fiery activist Docchi argue over a request to leave their perfect society, only to receive a curt denial from the Medicouncil. Their frustration fuels a simmering discontent that threatens to upend the carefully‑balanced order.
Seeking refuge, they turn their eyes to Handicap Haven, a thirty‑mile‑wide asteroid turned into a permanent convalescent colony for those the main world deems imperfect. Though advertised as a sanctuary, the haven is a stark reminder of society’s unwillingness to truly embrace its “handicapped” members. As the council’s refusal lingers, the outcasts begin to plot an escape that could change the fate of both worlds.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
May 30, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1915–2004
A sharp, witty voice in mid-century science fiction, this American writer was especially known for clever short stories that mixed humor, suspense, and human feeling. He also wrote mystery fiction and built a steady reputation in magazine publishing during the 1950s.
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