Specter (H) Become a Patron (2020 Short Story Contest Runner-Up, Heart Category) When lonely roboticist Dr. Adam Volten takes up residence in a creaky but capacious old house, he believes he'll spend his days toiling away on his projects. As he sets to work, though, Adam realizes he isn't as alone in the house as he'd imagined. Friendship with an unexpected inhabitant blossoms and Adam has a chance at love he never saw coming.

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