THE INHUMAN HUMANS

In the year 2090, technology has reached its pinnacle. Humans no longer rule the world they once created—now, their own inventions shape their very existence. Rufus, a brilliant but weary scientist, watches as humanity grows increasingly dependent on the mechanical beings he helped bring to life. Eris, his most advanced creation, is more than a machine—she possesses thoughts, emotions, and an unsettling awareness of the world around her.

But as the lines between creator and creation blur, Rufus is forced to confront a startling realization: Have humans truly advanced, or have they lost the essence of what it means to live? In a world where survival comes in the form of a pill and emotions are a distant memory, Rufus embarks on a journey that will challenge the very foundation of human progress.

A gripping sci-fi tale infused with philosophical depth, The Inhuman Humans explores the delicate balance between technological evolution and the irreplaceable beauty of nature. Written by a remarkably young and talented storyteller, Kithmini Rathnayake invites readers into a future that feels eerily possible—one where the cost of progress may be the soul of humanity itself.

Prepare to question everything you know about the future, as this thought-provoking novel takes you on a journey beyond machines, beyond time, and back to what it truly means to be human.

Chandana Sooriyabandara
Senior Journalist