The Chasm

The Chasm is a science fiction novella by Bryce Walton, written in the 1950s. Set in a dystopian future, it depicts a conflict between the older generation and a group of children known as 'the Children.' The story follows Sal Lemmon, one of the last surviving adults, as it explores themes of survival, alienation, and the human condition in a society on the brink of collapse.