Flash Fiction Contest #14 Prompt: Clone
You aren't supposed to move like that. Clones are supposed to sleep until revived. Not flutter their eyelashes when I stand before your pod. It's bad enough seeing my inanimate face through the milky glass. Seeing you move, seeing you twitch, is worse.
A knock. Your right pointer finger banged against the pod. I'm sure of it.
My hands shaking, I call the hotline, pressing 6 for *I think my clone is waking up*.
"The pod is filled with a sedative, nutrient gas that keeps the clone alive and in a coma-like state," the recording says. "Less than 0.000001% of clones awaken prematurely."
A scraaaaape fills the air behind me—I whirl around but you're still—and the telephone voice rambles on. I press 7 for *My clone is making noises*.
"The gas filter in the pod makes a hissing sound once per hour. Beyond that, you may hear a pop when a new canister of sedative is punctured."
That wasn't a hiss or a pop. Now your hands are sliding against the glass, pressing so hard I can see your fingerprints...my fingerprints.
You're crying. I have to help you, get you out of there. I press 4 for *Emergency revival*.
I fetch the transponder and—click!—the door swings wide.
"Do not attempt to revive your clone on your own. Improper revival can lead to dangerous results.
With a deep breath, you emerge from the pod. Your eyes are focused. Your stomach growls. You open your mouth.
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*goosebumps* So creepy. I totally
This is Laura's second win, and you can read her first winning entry here.
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4 comments:
Aww, thank you! And if you didn't read the other writers' entries, you should definitely check them out. They were all good!
Congrats, Laura!
Super creepy clone tale! =)
Great story! Congrats on the win, Laura. How does entering work? I'd like to throw my name in the hat next time.
Thank you Michelle and Cyndi Lou!
As for how to enter, watch for the next one that opens. It's always announced several times on Twitter. Or check back here. I've been told the contests are every first and third weekend of the month, and the next one is Friday, May 20!
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