Hex

Hex is a science fiction novella written by Laurence M. Janifer in the late 1950s. The story follows Gloria, a young social worker with psychic abilities, as she attempts to help her clients, including Mrs. Wladek and her son Rudi. However, her interventions lead to unintended consequences and raise ethical questions about control, autonomy, and the morality of using power to influence others. The novella explores the complexities of social work and the implications of mind manipulation in the context of societal expectations.