The Fighting Sap

In an era where industrial titans dictated the destiny of their lineage, Charles Richmond orchestrates a draconian exile for his son, Craig, under the guise of character-building. Craig, possessing a cerebral disposition bolstered by his geological expertise, is perceived as a 'sap'—a reductive label for his lack of primitive aggression. Seeking solace and scientific discovery, he retreats to a subterranean wasteland deemed fiscally moribund by his father’s accountants. However, this lithic sanctuary hides a malevolent syndicate; the elder Richmond’s trusted associate, Walter Stoddard, has weaponized a cohort of recidivists to strip the earth of its hidden treasures. The narrative pivots from a familial drama into a high-stakes survivalist thriller as Craig deciphers the stratigraphy of both the rocks and the human corruption surrounding him. The climax descends into a claustrophobic struggle within a gold vault, where the oxygen of life and the avarice for wealth collide. Ultimately, the 'sap' metamorphoses into a sentinel of justice, dismantling the criminal architecture and reclaiming his birthright through a synthesis of intellect and unexpected physical prowess.