R. F. Kuang
Amazon Original Stories
3 November 2026
23
eBook - EPUB
Sci-Fi Short Story
ARC via NetGalley
A childless couple take in a mysterious boy in this ominous short story about parenthood, sacrifice, and our responsibility to the future from #1 New York Times bestselling author R. F. Kuang.
Jess desperately wants to be a mother, so when she discovers a young boy lost in the woods near her home, her heart goes out to him. The boy, who Jess and her husband call “Buddy,” can’t tell them his name or anything about his family, but he’s clearly been through a lot. When her husband cautions her not to get too involved, Jess brushes him off. She would do anything for this child—and soon, she’ll have to prove it.
R. F. Kuang’s Making Space is part of The Time Traveler’s Passport, an unforgettable collection of stories about memory, identity, and choice. Watch time fly as you read or listen to each short story in a single sitting.
Making Space was a sci-fi short story with a fun yet also thought-provoking premise. Despite the short page count, Jess came across as a well-formed character and so I was willing to get behind her and the decisions she made, even as they turned darker. The plot has a bit of a Black Mirror vibe, so if you like that series you will probably enjoy this compact tale too. I am giving it 4 stars.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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