Conscientious Objector

During an invasion of Capernica, the Taymon family, followers of St. Francis of Assisi’s teachings, are caught in a moral dilemma as Harris is conscripted into the planetary militia. Faced with the challenge of upholding his convictions while serving in the armed forces, he must confront the difficult questions of loyalty, morality, and survival. This novella explores his internal struggle as he navigates a world where disobedience can have deadly consequences.