Ghost in the Machine

Ghost in the Machine “Mom, it’s not real!” “Please! Don’t shout.” “It’s not him. It’s just an AI-generated version of Dad. You can’t even talk to him.” “I miss him so much.” “And I don’t? I’m his son. But he’s dead, Mom.” “You’re cruel.” “It’s not healthy.” As soon as he left, she put on…

My House Doesn’t Trust Me

This story is a response to the Muse on Monday prompt of April 6, 2026: Write a story about a character breaking into their own house. My House Doesn’t Trust Me I was five steps down my front path on the way to the car when I realized I’d forgotten my keys inside the now-locked…