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In a sky‑crammed future where commuter copters and flivver‑jets dominate the airways, Bart Sponsor once stood among the elite Top Competitors. A single misstep forces him into retirement, but a sudden police pursuit throws his quiet life into chaos. He darts through the congested lanes above Chicago, pushing his Cad Super to illegal speeds while his sharp‑tongued wife Celia teases and worries in equal measure.
As they evade the law, Bart’s frustration with the overcrowded skyways gives way to a reckless thrill. Their frantic flight leads them to a towering municipal sign that proclaims a relentless drive to “Compete,” a reminder of the pressure that still haunts Bart. With a surprise bank request and a looming farewell party for a family they barely know, the couple must decide whether to cling to old ambitions or face the consequences of their daring escape. The story whirls through high‑octane chase and urban aerial drama, setting the stage for a showdown that could redefine what it means to compete in a world that never stops moving.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (78K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-06-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1923–1981
An early science-fiction fan, reviewer, and small-press publisher, this Chicago writer helped shape fandom long before his stories reached print. His fiction mixes classic pulp energy with a keen interest in future societies and human behavior.
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