Reject

"Reject" by John Johnson is a thought-provoking tale set in a future world managed by genetic engineering, where children are manufactured to meet society's rigid demands. It centers on Donnie, a young boy bred for optimal performance, who yearns not for the perfection his society seeks, but for the simple joys of friendship and play. His dreams clash violently with his father's ambition and the cold efficiency of their world. As Donnie's "neurotic tendencies" lead to him being labeled a "reject," the story exposes the cost of sacrificing emotional well-being at the altar of progress, making us question what it truly means to be human when machines reign supreme.