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Rent To Own

April 4, 2024 9 Comments

By Daniel P. Douglas

Hudsyn Funnell, a wealthy, self-professed technology nerd, leaned over from the driver’s seat of his sleek coupe and kissed his gorgeous date, Allison Six.

Flesh compressed, tongues entwined, machinery purred.

After the hungry kiss, Hudsyn said, “Let’s go back to my place.”

Alison blinked. “You did not purchase that item for tonight’s transaction.”

Hudsyn smirked. “Darn. Next time, then.”

“Yes.”

“Can’t wait.”

Alison opened the car door. “After the third date and a consummation, we can discuss ownership terms.” She exited and strolled into the towering Robotic Solutions warehouse.

“Finally.” Hudsyn waved to Allison and chuckled. “A woman made to order.”

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  1. Kevin says

    April 4, 2024 at 7:22 am

    A glimpse of the future? A well written piece. Kudos.

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  2. Chadd Lin says

    April 4, 2024 at 10:43 am

    Love this, I’m reading through the I, Robot series. This would be Asimov approved! Love the dark future that could be

    Reply
  3. Sue says

    April 10, 2024 at 9:35 am

    Yikes. Hope this stays in the realm of fiction….unless it’s a made to order man!

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    • Pamela Cartlidge says

      April 11, 2024 at 4:17 am

      I agree! ha ha

      Reply
  4. Dan Graves says

    April 10, 2024 at 10:25 am

    I love the information implied by the two words “machinery purred”

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  5. Bud says

    April 10, 2024 at 10:33 am

    Very clever.

    Reply
  6. Lon Richardson says

    April 10, 2024 at 11:26 am

    Does this take place in a town called Stepford, by any chance?

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    • Pamela Cartlidge says

      April 11, 2024 at 4:18 am

      Scarey. Even the word Stepford sends shives down my spine. ha ha. lol

      Reply
  7. Pamela Cartlidge says

    April 11, 2024 at 4:19 am

    Well “put together” ha ha

    Reply

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