Bester: Stories

Din was a man from a distinguished starfaring empire, who finds himself having to begin life anew on a world where the inhabitants have reverted back to a primitive level, their galactic roots diminished to myth. Even with the few bits of modern tech he managed to sneak down with him, what kind of future will he have when each day is a fight for his very survival?

Michael was a fairly normal young man, but a violent encounter reveals a long hidden secret and leaves him orphaned. While struggling to hold the remnants of his family together, he tries to adapt to the challenges of his new life, and eventually attempts to confront his own destiny.