That's wonderful! I've been looking for a used copy to buy since I mentioned it, but have had no luck around me. The last time I read it in full was I think in college. I may just end up buying it new. I hope it helps in your short story writing adventures.
Great story Brian. Loved the vivid descriptions of the hospital equipment.
Thank you, Scott!
I'm among those who want to know What Happens Next. Hanging off the cliff by my fingernails here...
Uh oh, I hope you have strong fingernails! 😱
How horrific to wake up and see your arms amputated! Not the kind of employer I prefer. 🤣
But think of the health benefits!
Hmmm. Nah. Still a hard pass. 🤣
I really like your spacey line break image!
Thanks, Alexa! There are a few nice ones floating around out there that I've come across. It adds a little something special. 😁
It’s the little things, hehe 😁
Scary read , it feels like we're already living in that age where Men and Women try to play God.
I agree! Let's hope we don't take it too far.
Reads like an episode of The Twilight Zone. Well done Brian.
Thanks, Jim, I love The Twilight Zone!
Bradburyesque! One can imagine how lab rats feel :-)
That's a high compliment I'll take any day! Thank you for reading and commenting, Olga.
I would say this is a cautionary tale of sorts, but it almost feels inevitable. I feel similarly.
Well done!
We're definitely moving in a direction where more of these types of things will be possible. Thanks for reading and commenting, Andrew!
And thank you for writing something fun to read. Just what I was hoping for!
I loved this. Where is the rest?
Thank you, Linda! The rest plays out in your imagination. 😁
I just got my “Mystery and Manners” book from Flannery O’Connor that you recommended me. Thank you 🙏
That's wonderful! I've been looking for a used copy to buy since I mentioned it, but have had no luck around me. The last time I read it in full was I think in college. I may just end up buying it new. I hope it helps in your short story writing adventures.
Yes, thank you for taking the time to send my way some guidance Brian.
Brian, I enjoyed reading this so much ✨ Thank you for writing it. I need to know what happened next 😅
Thank you, Paloma! I usually leave a little mystery at the end of my stories to keep our imaginations lit. 😁
Thank you!