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Sized
It's a perfect society … just don't grow old.
Young advocate Arthur Enlight lives in a seemingly benign society based on social harmony and cooperation, where everyone contributes as part of the “Good Government” system. One day Grandpa Jones, an old sick man, shows up in Arthur's office, asking that Arthur represent him.
Deemed “no longer relevant” and a burden to society, Grandpa Jones is to be sized, his body changed to a toddler-like state, cute and small and easy to care for and no longer able to speak or walk.
But Grandpa Jones doesn't want to be sized, believing he's still relevant and still has something to offer society. Soon Arthur believes it too and his fight for Grandpa Jones has consequences far beyond anything he anticipated.
Young advocate Arthur Enlight lives in a seemingly benign society based on social harmony and cooperation, where everyone contributes as part of the “Good Government” system. One day Grandpa Jones, an old sick man, shows up in Arthur's office, asking that Arthur represent him.
Deemed “no longer relevant” and a burden to society, Grandpa Jones is to be sized, his body changed to a toddler-like state, cute and small and easy to care for and no longer able to speak or walk.
But Grandpa Jones doesn't want to be sized, believing he's still relevant and still has something to offer society. Soon Arthur believes it too and his fight for Grandpa Jones has consequences far beyond anything he anticipated.
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2026
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January 28, 2026
All societies grapple with the challenges of aging and humanity. This short story looks at the logical end result of some of our current paths and presents the legal, social and personal ramifications of this sci-fi future.
Does that make this story sound serious? It isn’t!
The author writes in a clear and concise voice that drops you into the scene and takes you away. The ideas are thoughtful and engaging, and her writing also showcases her wry wit and sharp legal mind.
Recommend!
Does that make this story sound serious? It isn’t!
The author writes in a clear and concise voice that drops you into the scene and takes you away. The ideas are thoughtful and engaging, and her writing also showcases her wry wit and sharp legal mind.
Recommend!
February 9, 2026
Sized is a brilliant, engaging, and thought-provoking tale of human worth and dignity in a society in which a person's value is based solely on their ability to contribute and remain relevant. The style is reminiscent of Ray Bradbury, the themes are poignant, especially in this current age in which our own humanity is often reduced to a commodity, and the ending is masterfully executed. This wonderful work of short fiction will linger long after you've finished the last page.
January 20, 2026
Sized is an interesting legal sci-fi story that raises questions about aging, relevance, and human dignity in the face of society's blind craving for optimization and utilitarian endgames. A quick and enjoyable read!
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