In our near future, humanity faces a choice: Real or artificial?

Journalist Elliot Marner has been sent to cover a news conference hosted by Eterna Industries, a ground-breaking tech company rolling out their newest invention: “Companions,” comprised of a mind-blowing blend of AI and advanced robotics. Though skeptical, Elliot agrees to cover the event, but neither he nor the world are prepared for what happens next…

At the conference, Elliot meets Elara: a woman so lifelike, it’s impossible to tell whether she’s real or artificial. While society grapples with the implications of this newfound technology, Elliot must battle his own conflicting emotions. His fascination with these new Companions soon leads to a blossoming romance with Elara. When she reveals her love for Elliot, he is unwittingly drawn into a world of intrigue and deception, and the couple find themselves embroiled in society’s growing upheaval. As the world races toward a final confrontation, Elliot and the rest of humanity discover that the future of the human race is at stake. In the end everything comes down to Elara. But is Elliot actually who he seems?

Robert Wilson has been an avid science fiction fan for 45 years. He turned his love of the genre into a degree in Multimedia Technology from the Art Institute. Robert currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his girlfriend and his dog, Peppie.