The House from Nowhere

"The House from Nowhere" by Arthur G. Stangland is a science fiction tale set in a future world grappling with the effects of advanced technology on human values. The story centers on Philon Miller, who is struggling with both political pressures and family dynamics, specifically the need to raise large sums of money under demands of a quota system. His life is contrasted by the arrival of the MacDonald family, who live a starkly traditional lifestyle. Philon's unease grows as his son, John, becomes involved with the MacDonald children, leading Philon to question his own materialistic values. As the story progresses, Philon makes a number of morally questionable choices, setting the stage for a tragic turn of events that forces him to confront the emptiness of his existence when John then leaves in search of a more meaningful life.