Dystopian Science Fiction
Date Published: March 23, 2021
Publisher: Saevitia Publications
418: I Am a Teapot is a near-future dystopian science fiction novel that
explores a world where people by choice, birth, or punishment, relinquish
the rights to their physical body. Their brains exist in a
constantly-connected virtual interface where they enjoy a fantasy world of
endless indulgences. However, while their minds have fun, their bodies are
controlled by implants doing the filthiest and most dangerous jobs known to
humanity.
Stripped of their identities, these dredges of society are simply called
staff and they are disposable. But what happens when a staff becomes
cognizant of its situation and tries to break free?
When staff number 418’s physical body is broken, he must come to terms with
reality, and defend himself in a trial for his life. Will an unlikely
friendship save him from permanent retirement?
EXCERPT
Samuel reappeared out of his haze of black and blue dots, with the hardwire to my head. He was in three dimensions. I could actually reach out and touch him, and it would feel like I was. Just for fun, I walked up to Samuel and slapped his face. I don’t know why, I just felt like it. What was he going to do? It wasn’t like I was actually slapping a real person; everyone knew that concierges were just interfaces. It felt good to feel my hand slice through the air, my palm contacting his face, the weight of his jaw being thrown back and the sting that followed.
Samuel staggered a bit. He turned, adjusted himself and smiled. “Thank you,” he replied, “that was refreshing.”
“You are welcome,” I answered. “It was good for me.”
About the Author
Edgar Scott was born in Houston and grew up in Canada. The last of three
boys born to a brilliant Leukemia specialist and a manic-depressive mother,
Edgar’s childhood was not normal. Through trial and error, Edgar turned his
family situation into an opportunity to become the best version of himself.
He struggled in the classroom but thrived on the field. His love for
baseball and hard training got him a spot in numerous all-star teams,
playing under assumed names in the US. It got Edgar through high school
until he tore his shoulder. The journey of author Edgar Scott is one of
success despite adversity.
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