Security

"Security" by Ernest M. Kenyon is a science fiction story about a scientist named Collins who feels trapped by the overwhelming security measures at his government lab. The story follows Collins as he becomes increasingly unhappy because the strict rules stop him from doing his research and connecting with others. After a difficult talk with his boss, Gordon, Collins realizes he can't leave his job. However, his spirits lift when he finds out that Mason, a coworker, has found a clever way around the rules by publishing secret findings under a fake name in a different field. This gives Collins a spark of hope, driving him to find new ways to keep his love for science alive even in a restrictive place, highlighting themes of perseverance and finding freedom within boundaries.