From the stars came a friend... or something else.

When something falls from the sky into a lonely farm paddock, Len Stetson thinks he has found a meteorite. What he discovers instead is a strange capsule, scorched and scarred, holding a creature that looks almost like a dog. Almost.

Len is sure the hairless, black-eyed pup is his new best friend. His father, Morris, is not so certain. The capsule carries Russian lettering, and the story of a long-lost Soviet space dog stirs to life.

As Len and the creature bond, the farm becomes a battleground of loyalty, fear, and uncanny mystery. Is the dog a gift, a threat, or something else entirely? In a world where home is slipping away and the future feels uncertain, one family must face the question: how far will they go to protect what has fallen into their lives?

Briskin is a fun and unsettling tale inspired by the classic science fiction of the 1950s and 1960s. Perfect for readers who love retro sci-fi, strange creatures, and stories that mix dark suspense with tender heart.