Monopoly

** "Monopoly" by Vic Phillips is a science fiction story from the 1940s that takes place on Venus, highlighting the battle against a dominant corporate power. The story centers on Brian Hanson, who is in charge of Venus Consolidated Research Organization, who mistakenly becomes a fugitive with a rebel named Crystal James after he's arrested. Together, Brian and Crystal become deeply involved in an uprising when they try to escape dangerous situations and face-offs. They aim to expose the horrible actions of the ruling powers, whose only goal is keeping control. The story has times of sabotage, deadly face-offs, and tough moral choices, all leading to an ultimate confrontation between what's left of the old leaders and the rising rebels. **