Sara frames her world on the canvas, her mind bristling. She can paint a planet with no life, swirling gas clouds circling the world for eternity.
Sara considers a world of doubt, one she can’t interact with. Its inhabitants question their existence, unaware of the creator and her power to destroy them.
Or she could construct a world where ambiguity is controlled. Inhabitants’ fates are decided by simple choices—yes or no.
Sara washes the paint off her hands and sits down. She considers all possible numbers and permutations.
Her hand hovers over the keyboard.
In the beginning, she presses one.
Nice.
Thanks Grady! I’m delighted you liked it.
Curious piece. Kind of hypnotic. Interesting use of the flash form.
Thanks Vesna.
Creation is never a scientific art; just ask any writer or artist who is truly inspired! I can relate to this one, Stephen. Good job.
Thanks Bobby, I’m glad you can see what I was trying 🙂
A thoughtful genesis. I enjoyed the read.
Thank you Smila. That means a lot to me!
“Or she could construct a world where ambiguity is controlled.” Poetry Mr Daniels, poetry.
This is quite clearly not poetry 🙂
yes or no? I say an absolute no! Why does she get all the power?
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