"Revenge" by Arthur Porges is a science fiction story about a biochemist whose revolutionary idea to end drug addiction backfires. Driven by frustration with society's inaction on the drug crisis, the protagonist creates a virus to destroy the opium poppy. After being dismissed by indifferent government officials, he unleashes the virus himself, succeeding in eliminating the opium plant worldwide, however, he is then ignored and unappreciated. Embittered, he plans further retribution against humanity by engineering viruses to eradicate yeast and tobacco, aiming to punish society for not recognizing his genius and addressing the drug problem.
Revenge
By Arthur Porges
When a rejected scientist eradicates the source of the world's narcotics, he seeks further revenge after being ignored as a hero.
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2009-01-09
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About the AuthorArthur Porges was an American writer of numerous short stories, most notably during the 1950s and 1960s, though he continued to write and publish stories until his death.
Arthur Porges was an American writer of numerous short stories, most notably during the 1950s and 1960s, though he continued to write and publish stories until his death.
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