Science fiction often answers the question, “What if?” In “Misrule”, author Robert Scott explores what could happen if the government made all decisions and provided every need for all the people–even the need to vent their anger and frustrations.

On People’s Day the people are allowed and expected to riot and vandalize the Government Houses everywhere. Glenn and his colleagues thought they were prepared for what would happen.

It was a bad day.

Misrule is a sci-fi short story that was first published by Robert Scott. This reformatted Science Fiction Classic is offered by Eli Jayne for your enjoyment.