I, the Unspeakable

"I, the Unspeakable" by Walter J. Sheldon is a science fiction story that unfolds in a bleak future, focusing on a world where people are just numbers to make everything run smoother, causing everyone to become unhappy. The story is about being yourself, love, and fighting back against a mean government. The main character has a weird, four-letter name that shows he doesn't fit in, and he hates it. He goes on a mission, and struggles through lots of confusing laws, to try to get a normal name and feel like a real person again. His mission introduces him to a secret group of people working to change the way things are, and he meets Lara, whose voice haunts his thoughts and stirs up new conflicts. Her character embodies hope and rebellion, and during the protagonist's journey, he discovers the power of love and breaking free in a world that considers those feelings dangerous, making him discover a way to escape and find freedom that he didn't expect.