Story Discussion Geriatric Ward by Orson Scott Card 18 March 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at Svetlovka Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an influential American novelist, critic, and public speaker, best known for his work in science fiction. He is the first and only author to win the genre's two most prestigious awards, the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award, in consecutive years for his novel Ender's Game (1985) and its sequel Speaker for the Dead (1986). Raised in a Mormon family and a graduate of Brigham Young University, Card's faith has significantly influenced his writing, which often explores themes of family, community, and morality. Beyond the acclaimed Ender's Game series, his extensive bibliography includes the fantasy series The Tales of Alvin Maker and various historical and religious fiction. A dystopian future… A war against aging that everything depends on… In his short story Geriatric Ward Card explores the boundaries of human resilience and adaptability, of the pressures of life’s phenomena that people try to find a way to cope with. Will they succeed? Will we? If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand. ⚡️⚡️Please don't forget to sign up on Timepad.