Confirm Humanity by Ren Ellis

Confirm Humanity and Other Stories is a collection of twelve short stories by Ren Ellis. Primarily comprised of speculative fiction stories, this collection ranges from slice-of-life to the supernatural and beyond. Genres include:

• Climate-change fiction
• Fairytale retellings
• Contemporary fiction
• Paranormal
• Science fantasy
• Dystopian

This collection uses imaginary tales as a lens through which to see the very real threats and struggles of our time.

Extreme flooding and Venice-like canals reshape the famous city of Paris in “Deluge.” The fairytale stepmother casts new light on old tales in “The Stepmother’s Story.” Monsters meet the Marie Kondo method in “Monsters Welcome.” Other stories explore the paranormal world of "Red Rain;" the cosmic courses of "The Time Garden," "The Welkin Tree," and "Winter's Last Breath;" and the dystopian worlds of "Life" and "Recycled." These stories feature cycles of hardship and hope that will resonate with adults of all ages.