The Green Dream

"The Green Dream" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction story set in a bleak future on Venus where revenge and identity become twisted. A man named Owen Baarslag, once a torturer of the Venusian swamp people and now lost in addiction to the drug Stith, seeks to destroy his twin brother Albert. Albert, whom he holds responsible for his downfall, works on a life-altering suspended animation project. Owen intends to steal Albert's identity to escape his miserable existence using this experiment. Unbeknownst to Owen, Joha, a Venusian maid seeking retribution, haunts him with supernatural nightmares. Ultimately, Owen's treacherous plans fail when he becomes victim to his own scheme. As he undergoes the experiment meant for his brother, Owen transforms into the monstrous figure he once was, leaving him trapped in a cycle of eternal suffering and ensuring a devastating end.