Preferred Risk

"Preferred Risk" by Edson McCann is a science fiction tale that unfolds in a future dominated by a powerful insurance company that prioritizes absolute safety over individual liberty. The story follows Claims Adjuster Thomas Wills as he begins a new job and tries to understand the strange world of corporate control, while a mysterious con man named Luigi Zorchi becomes his focus. Zorchi's unbelievable ability to survive extreme injuries challenges the very foundations of the company’s risk-free world. As Wills investigates Zorchi’s past, filled with self-inflicted injuries and fraudulent claims, he is forced to confront ethical questions, challenging his loyalty to the Company and to what it means to be human in a world obsessed with eliminating risk. The story’s beginning pulls the curtain back on this risk-free world, hinting at a world of suspense, moral challenges, and a close look at the impact of corporate power on society.