The Ordeal
A Cautionary Tale
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In the middle of the 21st Century, after governments have established means to control and regulate the size of their populations, one man goes on a voyage of discovery to find out what is behind the annual ritual known as the Ordeal -- a grueling test that seeks to weed out the "less productive" members of society (as it has designated its senior citizens). Discover for yourself what is behind the Ordeal, and what hindrances and hurdles he encounters as he tries to satisfy his curiosity -- even as he tries to function as an active member in a society that has largely marginalized him and people of his age-group. What secrets will he undercover as he probes different aspects of the Ordeal and the rationale behind it? What insights into himself will he gain along the way? But, as his awareness and knowledge grow, he is continuously confronted by one overwhelming and terrifying consideration: Once he has learned all of the Ordeal's secrets, will he survive long enough to share what he has learned?
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In the near future, when burgeoning populations will make competition for scarce resources a matter of national interest, what measures might governments take to assure fair distribution? What rules could they enact to balance population and resources? To what extremes might people and organizations go to claim their personal share of resources? But, more importantly, will YOU be prepared for your Ordeal?
About the Author
David Lindauer is a retired military officer and senior defense analyst, and has written extensively on military history and issues of national security. Currently he writes classical music reviews for a local newspaper. He lives with his wife, Winnie, in North Bethesda, Maryland. This is his first published work of fiction.