Superjoemulloy

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Superjoemulloy

by Scott F. Grenville

EN·~12 minutes

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Description

Joe Mulloy is a man whose confidence is as polished as the mirrors that line his opulent office. From childhood his signature sneer has dictated every interaction, turning contempt into a personal brand that both alienates and intrigues those around him. Now, as a self‑taught genius in positronics, he builds robots that obey his every command with unsettling devotion, yet he finds the flawless compliance almost unbearable.

The story follows Mulloy's relentless pursuit of a worthy adversary—someone whose mind can match his own razor‑sharp edge. His latest creation, a eerily human‑like automaton, arrives ready to serve, but the very obedience it offers fuels Mulloy's growing frustration. As he navigates the fine line between creator and master, the narrative explores themes of hubris, isolation, and the yearning for a true intellectual sparring partner.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~12 minutes (12K 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

2019-12-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

SF

Scott F. Grenville

A little-known science-fiction writer whose work survives through one memorable satirical robot story from the magazine era of SF. The available record is sparse, which only adds to the curiosity around this pulp-era name.

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