Homo Inferior

"Homo Inferior" by Mari Wolf is a science fiction story set in a future where a emotionless race has replaced humanity and follows Eric, a boy struggling with his identity because he's different from everyone else. Eric feels lonely but is given insights into the past by his teacher through old books about humanity's journey to the stars, which sparks his curiosity. He then meets a group of people like him, who perceive the world differently than anyone in Eric's world, and finds a connection with a girl named Lisa within the group. The connection does not come without danger, and they become targets as the authorities become aware of their differences, leaving Eric to decide between conforming to the world around him or embracing his true identity. Ultimately, he chooses to chase the dreams that he read about in the old books and sets off on a journey to the planets, representing humanity's spirit of exploration and understanding.