Compete or Die!

** "Compete or Die!" by Mark Reinsberg is science fiction that paints a picture of a harsh future where success in competition defines a person's value in society. The story centers around Bart Sponsor, a former star competitor whose life is flipped upside down when his son Freddie is deemed a failure by the system. Facing the loss of his son because of the schools' dogmatic and insensitive stance on competition, Bart becomes an outlaw fighting to keep his family together. Along, his wife, Celia, they are struggling against the rules of a world driven by the cutthroat pursuit of victory. Ultimately, Bart makes a bold move to escape with his family to a space colony, where he hopes for a fresh start that is free from those unrealistic standards that almost tore his family apart. **