{"title":"Calvin Kasulke","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Calvin Kasulke collection, where you'll discover innovative storytelling and unforgettable narratives. Calvin Kasulke is a writer who effortlessly combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, crime, and thriller genres, crafting unique and entertaining reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in his oeuvre is \u003cem\u003eSeveral People Are Typing\u003c\/em\u003e. This novel captivates with its brilliant blend of contemporary office satire and speculative fiction. Kasulke’s ingenious storytelling technique immerses readers into the surreal yet oddly relatable world where reality is filtered through digital communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKasulke’s distinctive voice and witty prose make his books a must-read for fans seeking fresh and original takes on established genres. Dive into the inventive worlds created by Calvin Kasulke and experience tales that both entertain and provoke thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"several-people-are-typing","title":"Several People Are Typing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nIs it still working from home when your consciousness is now just binary code?\n\n\u003cp\u003eGerald, a diligent employee at a New York-based PR firm, finds himself in an unprecedented predicament when his consciousness is accidentally uploaded into the company's Slack channel while working on a spreadsheet. His pleas for help are dismissed by his colleagues, who assume it’s an elaborate prank designed to take advantage of the new working-from-home policy. Despite his newfound digital existence, Gerald's productivity reaches unparalleled levels, delighting his bosses who are content to let him work from \"wherever\" he claims to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Gerald grapples with the surreal reality of a disembodied life online, he enlists the help of Pradeep, a sympathetic co-worker, to look after his physical body. Simultaneously, he seeks the guidance of Slackbot, the platform's AI assistant, to navigate his new digital existence. But when Slackbot starts to yearn for its own experience of the real world, the boundaries between the virtual and physical realms blur in unexpected and humorous ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, chaos erupts in the physical office: the company's CEO is convinced that someone is sabotaging his office furniture, and Gerald's co-workers are frantically working to avert a PR catastrophe unlike any other. The question arises: if Gerald gets to work from home perpetually, why can't everyone else?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHilarious, irreverent, and brimming with originality, \u003ci\u003eSeveral People Are Typing\u003c\/i\u003e is an incisive satire of both the virtual workspace and modern life. It skillfully parodies the absurdities of the digital age and offers a sharp critique of the idiosyncrasies of contemporary office culture. This novel is the perfect remedy for anyone with idle fingers itching to doomscroll, providing a refreshing and thought-provoking escape into a world where the lines between human and machine are comically blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeveral People Are Typing\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty and inventive narrative that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the quirks of remote working and the peculiarities of our increasingly online lives. 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Now that Gerald's productivity is through the roof, his bosses are only too happy to let him work from... wherever he says he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaced with the looming abyss of a disembodied life online, Gerald enlists co-worker Pradeep to care for his body and Slackbot, the service's AI assistant, to help him navigate his new digital reality. But when Slackbot discovers a world (and an empty body) outside the app, will it hijack a ride into the 'real' world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Gerald's co-workers are scrambling to stem a company PR catastrophe like no other. 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