
Zeritsky's Law
Imagine finding a household cat encased in ice, perfectly preserved after six days in a freezer, only to emerge dry and ready for a nap as if nothing had happened. The odd Los Angeles incident sparked newspaper buzz and a startling scientific question: could the same process halt a human life and restart it later? As scientists debate the implications, a pair of savvy brothers turn the curiosity into a booming business, offering anyone the chance to pause their own existence for a price.
The Zeritsky brothers market quick‑freezing chambers as a way to ‘skip’ years, charging steep up‑front fees and an annual storage charge. Early clients pay thousands to be frozen, only to discover the service soon becomes affordable enough for a wider crowd, prompting refunds and public uproar. Among them, a young heir desperate to inherit early sees the frozen vault as a shortcut, setting the stage for a clash of ambition, ethics, and the lure of immortality.
Language
en
Duration
~15 minutes (14K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Feb 16, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for sharp, funny essays and a couple of memorable science-fiction stories, this American writer brought wit to everything from housework and television to the strange pressures of modern advertising. Her life also included wartime service as a Women Airforce Service Pilot, giving her work an unusual mix of humor, range, and real-world experience.
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