# Trapped in a Miser’s Mansion: Two Brothers Plot Their Escape

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Podcast: [Futurism Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/futurism-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6365656)
Published: 2026-02-17T16:00:51+00:00
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/trapped-in-a-misers-mansion-two-brothers-plot-their-escape . Two brothers trapped in a bleak estate clash over freedom, inheritance, and a desperate plan to escape their father’s control. Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/futurism . You can also check exclusive content about #science-fiction , #hackernoon-books , #project-gutenberg , #astounding-stories , #astounding-stories-feb-2026 , #ebooks , #public-domain-sci-fi , #top-sci-fi-books , and more. This story was written by: @astoundingstories . Learn more about this writer by checking @astoundingstories's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . In a desolate Lincolnshire estate ruled by a miserly father, brothers Ernest and Henry Ivraine live in emotional and financial captivity. While Ernest endures in silence, Henry refuses to wait for inheritance and proposes a radical escape—leaving home to seek fortune or join the army. Their debate over gold, guilt, duty, and freedom sets the stage for a powerful family conflict.

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