FIGMENTS
The Re-Life Story: Book One

They may be departed, but never gone.

When Ellede starts working at Re-Life, she thinks she knows everything about Figments — their AI that allows the dead to “live on” as digital personas.

But soon she realizes she knows nothing at all.

Author Carisa H-K unearths an unforgettable human story trapped inside a technology-driven world.

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What is a Figment?

Find out more about Carisa H-K’s forthcoming debut novel, Figments. If you love Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Suspense, where deep human relationships intersect with technology in surprising ways, Figments is a must-read.

Figments appeals to fans of Klara and the Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro) for its exploration of AI and human connection, The Midnight Library (Matt Haig) for its accessible approach to dark/speculative themes, Daemon (Daniel Suarez) for its high-tech intrigue, Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir) for its STEM-driven heart, Noor (Nnedi Okorafor) for its richly tactile high-tech themes, and The Unmaking of June Farrow (Adrienne Young) for its sensual resonance and emotional depth.

Message from the Author — or is it her Figment?

In Figments, AI brings back departed loved ones… but there’s a twist. The author just turned HERSELF into a Figment!

Don’t worry, she’s not dead. You’re just experiencing the novel’s groundbreaking concept in real-time.

With Figments, Carisa H-K defines a new genre: Tech Fic. It’s a twist on Technology Fiction, where earthly, grounded, and emotional human stories are unexpectedly injected with tech. Carisa H-K delivers the fresh sub-genre in a way that only she can.

Short Story Preview

A preview of the novel Figments is now available in THE HANDS WE CHOOSE TO HOLD, an anthology presented by the Kindred Writing Collective.

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Readers are Buzzing!

Check out reviews of Entering Re-Life, the short story preview of Figments and The Re-Life Story series.

Consider the “what if’s” that may be possible…

Enjoyed this anthology! The short story inside called “Entering Re-Life” is a must-read if you enjoy stories with intrigue, suspense, family, and believing in your mission. The main character Ellede that is introduced here is such an independent, curious, loving woman. I see her in me!

— Patricia

Entering Re-Life gave me chills.

As I read this story it began to dawn on me what was happening. As I pondered it for a few seconds I got the chills. I love when a story can do that. There is also abundant foreshadowing about a possible impending doom. At this point I don’t know what that might be, but I am wanting more in a continuation of this story. I look forward to the forthcoming novel FIGMENTS (THE RE-LIFE STORY: BOOK ONE). I am a big fan of this kind of storytelling.

— Denise

Highly Technical and Sensual

I got an advance copy of this anthology and enjoyed several stories in it. “Entering Re-Life” resonated with me in particular, in both its humanity and its unique technology twist. The author has an uncanny ability to combine high tech + fantasy + deep emotion. It’s a potent combination.

I haven’t read anything that blends the highly sensual and highly technical quite like Carisa H-K does – very interesting. I’m looking forward to the full novel.

— Amy

Eye Opening Insights into Human Relationships

Carisa H-K’s “Entering Re-Life” explores the possibility of reconnecting with deceased loved ones through technology. The story doesn’t just tingle the spine – it rewires your nervous system, forcing you to confront questions about grief, memory, and what truly defines human connection. After all, loved ones may have departed, but never gone. That line alone stimulates my imagination, and the need to read on.

— Bob

Awesome collection!

I had the opportunity to read an ARC of Figments and The Re-Life Story series and I am anxious to see what happens next in the series. A sci fi take on grief with suspense throughout. I love that it was included in this collection on human connection. How far would you go to avoid grief?

— Caitlin

Check out free short stories BY CARISA H-K at Tales from Digital Deliria

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Disclosure: Some content on this page was AI generated. (No surprise!) However, rest assured that Carisa H-K’s stories are indeed human-generated.

AI Sources: Colossyan, MidJourney, ChatGPT, LumaLabs and Google Gemini.

FIGMENTSThe Re-Life Story: Book One