By Melanie Mulrooney
I stare at the screen, knowing I can’t afford everything on my wish list. I triple-check my choices, weighing options.
Fewer hobbies? I uncheck karate and singing, but keep painting, hiking, and reading.
How important are looks, really? Green eyes. A chiseled jaw. Above-average height. I can spring for that.
Advanced options: He needs to be smart. And kind. That is non-negotiable. But I can live with basic empathy, and romance is overrated anyway.
I reread the terms. Love isn’t guaranteed, but he’ll be programmed for commitment. It’s enough.
I sign the agreement and hit submit. Two weeks until delivery.
I wonder what the return policy is…
Lol
Well written! Love it!
Sign me up! Great read.
There’s a thought. You’d have no-one to blame but yourself.
Great idea.
Hello Melanie,
Great! Captured the character personality of the narrator. She might want to be careful, however, about what she wishes for!!
This is cute, Melanie, and well written. I enjoyed it.
Great piece! I was highly entertained.
Wonderful-someone is programmed for commitment. I am activated to applaud.
Maybe “Stepford husbands”? Great twist!
This is a nice story. Slight misdirect in the beginning, slight bit of unease with this type of technology. Very well done!
Love this! Dystopian dating…
Really good
This concept is so perfect for our day and age! Love that ending!!
Absolutely love this delightful story. So timely and relevant.
Great stuff!
Thank you all for reading and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!
I love it! Yet, I’m not sure what is going on here? It’s got me thinking and I’m sure I’ll be thinking about it tomorrow too. Keep writing!
I’d like to see the odds of a good turnout on something like this. Great idea!
Thanks.