Short Fiction · Character
Samuel Stern
A thoughtful character caught in a web of mystery.
minor
Also known as Samuel, Sam, Stern
First appearance: vi
Samuel Stern shows up with force in Don't Get Technatal. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Frustrated writer mourning the loss of crime and conflict under Technocracy, ultimately reaching for his atomic gun.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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