Clean Break

Clean Break is a science fiction novella written by Roger D. Aycock in the early 1950s. The story follows Oliver Watts, a veterinarian whose mundane life is transformed when he encounters a wealthy recluse, Mr. Furnay, and discovers that he and his entourage are aliens. As Oliver navigates this new world filled with exotic animals and unexpected adventures, he learns about obligation, self-discovery, and the allure of escape from a humdrum existence, ultimately choosing to join an interstellar circus. The novella explores themes of personal growth and the potential for change through extraordinary circumstances.