There Are No Comets Seen: A Sci-Fi Story

by Kelsey Brickl

Keza Kinigi, Dash Booker, and Helena Stapleton all narrowly escaped death. All are connected to a corporation called Apstemia, which may have more in mind for this trio than they could have ever imagined. An emotional short sci-fi story and a tale of what it means to be whole.

36 pages, Paperback

Published February 28, 2018

About the author

Kelsey Brickl is a wife, mother, linguist, travel addict, and historian. She is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College in Indiana, where she studied history and received the Blecka-Zatko Award for Excellence in Senior Composition. She studied Irish Language and Literature and Irish Studies at the Keough-Naughton Institute at the University of Notre Dame. Her graduate education, focusing on Modern European History, was completed at the University of Edinburgh. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, son, and four cats.

Reviews

[Emile Jespat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kelsey Brickl's "There Are No Comets Seen" deserves nothing less than an emphatic five-star accolade. In this masterful novella, Brickl deftly guides readers through a dystopian future where artificial intelligence's omnipresence forces us to confront contemporary anxieties about the relentless advance of technology. With her evocative prose and finely etched characters, Brickl plunges us into a thought-provoking realm, where themes of economic disparity, power dynamics, and the profound human repercussions of AI resonate deeply.

Yet, beyond its riveting portrayal of a tech-centric future, this novella stands as a potent reflection of the challenges of our present era, lending it a striking relevance. The narrative's smooth ebb and flow and its incisive exploration of pressing societal issues keep readers thoroughly engaged. Brickl's narrative craftsmanship is evident throughout, leaving us eagerly anticipating further journeys into this enthralling dystopian landscape.

[Hannah Gadshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is so unnerving and well done, especially in the age of AI.