Category Phoenix

"Category Phoenix" by Boyd Ellanby is a science fiction story set in a world grappling with the implications of a monumental scientific breakthrough. It follows Dr. David Wong, a brilliant scientist who discovers how to stop aging using a virus; a discovery that throws his life into chaos thanks to the world's controlling tyrant, Leader Marley. The story intensifies as Dr. Wong struggles with his discovery's dangers under a dangerous government, testing his friendships, particularly with Leah Hachovnik, whose fate becomes tied to his deadly experiments. As Wong’s discovery threatens the government's control, the story crescendos into a battle of life, death, loyalty, and betrayal. In the end, "Category Phoenix" serves as a warning about the dangers of science in a world ruled by greed.