The one about the little Pineapple named Papple

[Wattys 2018 Longlist]. We all know that stuffed toys are inanimate objects...or are they? Imagine a world where artificial intelligence technology has improved to the point that toys like Furbies and Teddy Ruxpins are old news -- the toys of today are embedded with machine learning technology and advanced robotics that enable them to look, move, and seem like they're alive!

This tale follows Ella, a junior associate at a law firm, and Maher, a young venture capitalist, and their little machine learning stuffed toy, Papple, who unwittingly helps them navigate their lives in New York City.