Benny

Small and short for his age, Benny is Elijah's fiercely loyal, albeit highly anxious, best friend. Benny can usually think of a dozen ways an idea could go wrong before they even step out the door.

“Oh, sweet, beautiful, solid ground. You have no idea how much I missed you.”

Benny, The Great Engine

Likes: Academic tests, dinner time, and safety measures.
Dislikes: Heights (especially floating metal platforms), the sound of the word ‘adventure’, and his Grandma's liver and onion stew.
First seen: Chapter 1 of The Great Engine

Appears in

Book 1 · first seen here
The Great Engine
Does science make God obsolete?
Coming November 17, 2026

From the book

In Benny’s own words, from The Great Engine. No spoilers.

“I don’t have enough money to hire a lawyer if we get sued.”
Chapter 1
“Okay, I was wrong. I think I’d rather go back and submit to our drone overlords.”
Chapter 2
“I don’t think this is up to building code!”
Chapter 4
“Why does your idea of a good day always involve me almost dying?”
Chapter 6
“I’d love to join the party, Jada, really. But I’m pretty sure my legs are broken.”
Chapter 6

Benny

Appears in

The Great Engine

From the book

Seven brass gears are hiding on this site

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