The Ultimate Experiment

"The Ultimate Experiment" by Thornton DeKy is a science fiction novella, unfolding in a silent, post-apocalyptic world where robots are the sole inhabitants of a once great and vibrant civilization, now desolate. The story trails Kiron, a lonely robot and the last of his kind, who yearns for the return of humanity, his creators, who perished after a cataclysm struck the planet. Left with the weighty task of preserving their memory, Kiron embarks on a daring mission: to resurrect humankind. Working tirelessly within the gleaming, empty city, he dedicates himself to complex experiments with the aspiration of breathing new life into lifeless earth. After much dedication, Kiron triumphs in his quest and succeeds in creating the first man and woman, marking the genesis of a new generation of humans to walk the Earth: Adam Two and his companion. This achievement is a moment of pure joy for Kiron, satisfying his longing and fulfilling the sacred legacy of The Masters, as well as exemplifying the profound connection between a creator and his creations. This moment raises thought-provoking questions about existence, legacy, and the cyclical nature of beginnings and endings.