Sunday, April 17, 2011

A Scientist's Design

Light flickered. Machines rumbled. The dead howled. The scientist ripped off a limb here and there from the bodies. They lay on his many operating tables deep down under the earth.

The scientist stitched the flesh together slowly. Still after so many years he was not a skilled tailor. His children suffered as a result. The scientist stared at his current project. The seams stretched open at the joints. He could see the ravaged muscles inside. But he wanted a beautiful child.

Maybe next time he should design a beautiful wife instead.

Inspired by Sunday Scribblings.
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18 comments:

  1. Jae RoseApril 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    You have such a gift with flash..such perfect little creations..I love the dark undercurrent..so subtle it becomes huge..Jae

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  2. Annie JeffriesApril 17, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Shades of Tim Burton! Love it.

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  3. AltonianApril 17, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    He could always dig up Elsa Lanchester - she made a pretty good bride for Frankenstein's monster.

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  4. ReflectionsApril 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Love the mystery hidden beyond...

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  5. Kodjo DeynooApril 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    May be he should, but first find a soul
    to fit into his stitched body's encasement

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  6. Granny SmithApril 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Mysterious and evocative. Love it!

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  7. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    What a creative miniature, complete as a contemplative piece.

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  8. MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...April 17, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Shades of Burton and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Very cool post and take on "design"

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  9. Kathryn DycheApril 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Oooh I like it, Tim Burton meets Frankenstein. Very cool.

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  10. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Fascinating! I love the way it all 'pulls' together.

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  11. Cynthia MApril 17, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Amazing writing...very creepy indeed!

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  12. --jennaApril 17, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Flash fiction! I love the way short fiction requires such tight, spare sentences and yet paints such a great picture. Yours is shivery!

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  13. AliciaApril 17, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Thanks everyone! Glad you all liked it. :)

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  14. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Alicia, found you at Sunday Scribs. This was outrageously ooky! Inspired writing, reminds me of... no one else I read today, that's for sure! Great take on the prompt. Thanks, Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/labyrinth-day-16/

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  15. M. A. S.April 18, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Morbidly fun. I love "His children suffered as a result."

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  16. linda mayApril 18, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    this design takes my mind to different endings and explanations.

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  17. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallApril 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    you write outstanding poetry.


    Enjoyed this, awesome talent.

    Invite you to join poets rally week 42 by sharing a free verse today.
    Appreciate your input.
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    Hope to see you in!
    Have A Blessed Easter!
    xxx

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  18. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Dark and delicious. Am so glad I found your blog!

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