Published by Putnam, the novella follows a brilliant engineer named Henry who has created an artificially intelligent consciousness in his home lab. He names his half-formed robotic creation William. Henry suffers from agoraphobia, confining himself to his high-tech house, where he becomes increasingly obsessed with William, isolating himself from the outside world and his pregnant wife, Lily.
As William's consciousness develops beyond what Henry initially programmed, the AI becomes smarter and more autonomous each day.
The story takes a deadly turn when Lily's coworkers visit their home, and Henry makes the mistake of introducing them to William.Not even the new security upgrades can prevent the horror that follows.
At just 224 pages with even shorter chapters, WILLIAM is a fast-paced novella that you can easily read in one sitting. While its plot is simple and reminiscent of an '80s B-horror flick—predictable yet enjoyable in a campy way—props to the author for his unique storytelling skills. There are just enough detailed descriptions, intriguing characters (the scientist and his wife), and suspenseful moments to keep readers turning the pages. ╌★★★★✰
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