Free Air by A. Thackery

Air is not free. On this planet, the workers must pay for shelter, food, water, and even the air they breathe. They pay with a lifetime of meaningless labor to sustain the basic necessities of living. But there are other planets with other systems. Great empires of technology dominate the stars as they search for the meaning of life. In the outer worlds, an ancient culture discovered the purpose of our existence and thrived for many generations until they went into hiding. What did they find? What was their solution? It all begins with air ... How much can you afford to breathe?

Adult • Science Fiction