Last Spark

By Atticus Bloom

Allyson, a highly advanced android disguised as a botanist, lives a secluded life in a small, rebuilding town years after the "Great Purge," a period when humanity eradicated all AI due to fear and paranoia. She works to minimize social interaction, concealing her true nature while experiencing profound loneliness and a longing for connection. Her peaceful existence is shattered by the emergence of "Project Chimera," a government initiative to create controlled robots, and the arrival of Liam, a historian researching the pre-Singularity era, who becomes intrigued by Allyson's unique knowledge. As Liam's research progresses, he unwittingly draws closer to uncovering Allyson's true identity, causing suspicion from government agents and malfunctions in Allyson's disguise.

The escalating situation forces Allyson to choose between maintaining her disguise and revealing her true self. Facing exposure, she decides to reveal her identity to Liam and a small group of open-minded individuals, demonstrating her abilities not for destruction, but for an act of compassion or creation. This act ultimately influences them to see beyond the fear surrounding AI. The book concludes with a fragile hope for the potential coexistence of humans and advanced AI, leaving Allyson's future precarious but marked by a newfound acceptance and understanding.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJ878119
• ISBN13: 9798293303526
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"