by Caroline Layne.

I told the Therapist Bot I’m being haunted by my dead wife. He didn’t believe me.

“There’s just no evidence,” he said.

Alice has been gone for months but I still feel her. Last week, I even heard her whispering. The Friendship Bot said it’s grief and ordered pizza.

My Assistant Bot has been filtering out emails from her. He won’t let me open them. He says it’s just a glitch, but I wonder if she’s trying to communicate.

The Relationship Bot keeps flashing red, reminding me that it’s time to move on, that it’s time to upload Alice 2.0.

© 2025. Caroline Layne

Caroline Layne is an aspiring author who enjoys exploring dystopian themes and the complexities of humanity. She’s excited to share her stories with the world.

Posted January 28, 2026.