Inspiration

The Heavens Weep explores what motherhood means when humanity is stripped from you. It unveils the tragedy of the Holocaust by weaving together many different survivor experiences into one fictional story, honouring the horrors that have come before and reminding us of why it is important not to forget these stories.

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Biography

Kai Northcott is a writer who prefers the surreal, often creating worlds with absurd premises and a dark line of humour. His work is unique, burnished with a stylistic flair for the unusual and often haunting. Whether it is science fiction, fantasy, or realism, they bring out the existential paranoid desires latent in the human psyche. Their stories are thoughtful and captivating, delving deep into what makes us human, and exploring philosophical ideas. From digital stories to traditional ones, Kai takes an experimental approach to writing and blending forms.