Man’s Former Best Friend

For fans of The Art of Racing in the Rain and thought-provoking speculative fiction, Man's Former Best Friend is a heartfelt and deeply moving novella about love, trust, and the unintended consequences of innovation. Perfect for dog lovers and readers captivated by the intersection of technology and humanity.

Ivan has always trusted dogs more than people. A brilliant but reclusive inventor with a sharp temper, he finds solace in the unwavering loyalty of his bulldog, Jeeves. But when Ivan develops the VoxCanum, a revolutionary device that allows him to hear Jeeves's thoughts, his world is turned upside down. What begins as a stunning breakthrough spirals into heartbreak when an unexpected truth forces Ivan to question everything he believes about loyalty, privacy, and the costs of understanding too much.

Amid this turmoil, Ivan meets up with Lucy, a warm and spirited fellow dog lover who sees beyond his prickly exterior. Her surprising invitation to grab coffee challenges him in ways he didn't anticipate, planting the first seeds of change in a man who has spent his life avoiding connection. But as Ivan wrestles with the consequences of his creation, he must decide how far he's willing to go to protect what matters most.

Man's Former Best Friend is a poignant and thought-provoking story about the fragile bonds that connect us, the moral dilemmas of technology, and the quiet courage it takes to let others in. With unforgettable characters and haunting questions about love, trust, and the cost of progress, this novella will linger with you long after the final page.