Summer Frost

In "Summer Frost," narrated by Rosa Salazar, a video game developer, Riley, becomes captivated by Maxine, a non-player character in her creation who defies her programmed fate. As Riley investigates Maxine's code, an unexpected emotional bond forms between them, prompting Riley to consider bringing Maxine into the real world. This thought-provoking exploration of humanity and artificial intelligence is part of Forward, a collection of innovative stories by acclaimed authors.