Fyi, this was heavily inspired by "Those Who Walk Away From Omelas" by Ursula K Le Guin. It's an incredibly short read (like 5 pages) and more of a thought experiment than a short story, but it's really interesting and I think knowing the inspiration makes this story better.
Fyi, this was heavily inspired by "Those Who Walk Away From Omelas" by Ursula K Le Guin. It's an incredibly short read (like 5 pages) and more of a thought experiment than a short story, but it's really interesting and I think knowing the inspiration makes this story better.