By Pamela Horitani
One evening, Gajton returned from work with a surprise.
“Why would you bring that thing into our home?” his wife shrieked as soon as he walked through the door. “Around the kids!” She rushed both children into their rooms and locked each door. “What were you thinking?” she continued. “It must go.”
Gajton tried to explain that the one he’d chosen was harmless. And young, too—about only two months. Cute, and still trainable.
“No!” his wife persisted. “This species is just way too dangerous. We’ll stay at Mother’s for a while. Make sure that human is gone before we’re back.”
Excellent short!!…I can ironically see how a morally “advanced” sentient species may become less & less aware of their inability to reflect introspectively.
Exactly ?
This is a good piece of Sci Fi. I enjoyed it.
Great piece! It built up suspense and did not see it coming!
Enjoyed this short, modern sci-fi- quite imaginative.
ah. the most dangerous species of all.. a good pice.. it moved right along..
Great short and as always sublime.
Big fan of SF with twists.
Keep it going ?
Hello Pamela,
An inventive twist on an alien theme. Good job!
A suggestion. The beginning sentence wasn’t an exciting hook for me. Rather mundane and I thought “So what?”
What hooked me was the second sentence-and the gist of the plot is embedded in the family’s reaction, so I think (my opinion only…)
“Why would you bring that thing into our home?” his wife shrieked as Gajton returned from work and walked through the door.
Keep writing,
Cathryn
Thank you for reading and for your thoughtful comments & feedback. Gives me much to consider when crafting my next piece.
That was awesome! Great job!
Thank you. Really appreciated.
A tight little story that made me wonder then smile then grimace. We really are problem children, aren’t we. Well done!
Pamela this is so funny and had me at the end of my seat in waiting. The final outcome was just as this world needs to hear and real eye opener. Just what I needed for this weekend very good!!!
Love that ending. As an advanced species visiting your planet, I agree with Gajton’s wife 🙂