Asclepius KV is a fourteen-year-old writer of surrealist speculative fiction. He is currently working on his debut novel while writing short stories that sharpen his voice, broaden his range, and let him explore new worlds. Books have been his companions for as long as he can remember; he considers them doorways to countless ideas, lives, and realities beyond his own. He gravitates toward authors who explore human nature and transform books into experiences rather than mere narratives. It is this same spirit he seeks to bring to his own work. His pen name, “Asclepius,” honors the Greek god of healing, while “KV” comes from his family nickname.