His boss calls him Max, although that's probably not his name. For years Max has been a weapon, pointed in the direction where his talents will serve the greatest good. But Max has begun to question his role in the world. Maybe it's time for him to get out. Maybe it's time to stop pulling the trigger. Maybe his boss will let him retire.
Maybe not.
Representing the classic short story (2,500 words) by John R. Platt ("Die Laughing"), along with a new essay by the author.