Steve's First Job

In a dystopian future marked by a second civil war and the reintroduction of slavery, the narrative unfolds through an extensive email exchange between former friends Steve and Stu. As they navigate their contrasting beliefs—Stu's opposition to slavery and Steve's new role as a slave master—complex themes of power, morality, and friendship emerge. The story explores the intertwining of personal and political lives in a society where the elite manipulate their sons for control, highlighting the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters.