The Mightiest Man

"The Mightiest Man" by Patrick Fahy is a science fiction story from the early 1960s, that tells of a man who makes a dark bargain with aliens, trading humanity's safety for incredible personal power. This man empowers alien forces with insights into human nature, unleashing turmoil across the Earth. As he enjoys his enhanced capabilities, the public turns on him because of his treacherous actions. He is captured and tried, demonstrating his frightening abilities and causing fear with his power. A lawyer comes up with a plan to go after his body, rather than his mind, which leads to a suspenseful final resolution, focused on justice in a world where one man is powerful enough to control all of humanity.