Stories tagged “anthropomorphism”
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Sergei
Let me tell you about Sergei. He’s 6’1", lean and muscular; his color is a beautiful reddish-brown and he is well-proportioned. We’ve been together for almost a year, and I’ve never regretted a day of it. We have our proble...
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Weeping Willow
I sheltered your parents with my leafy curtains on the warm summer night you were conceived. They made love on a bed of blankets and soft moss, safe from the eyes of the world. I hid you from your sister, providing the perfect place for you to wait in ...
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The Knife
The knife sat there, taunting him. Begging him to pick it up. It glistened in the kitchen lights, winking at him. He reached towards it, hand shaking. He didn’t want to, but it spoke so sweetly, teeth flashing in a wide smile. He stopped. He didn...
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Glasses Hate Bowls
“Hey guys, come on in! The bubbles are great!” “Man, look at all these people! Can’t believe they’re all fitting in here so comfortably.” “I know, right? And this water is SO warm!” “Hey, guys! How&...
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The Minuteman
It felt like an aeon in the dark, silent silo. Tonnes of rock overhead. The United States of America never wanted nor needed to use me. They were very proud of me, though. They said I was so poised on the edge of readiness that I could launch in one mi...
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Sympathy Card
Dear Mistress Brown; I am writing on behalf of the entire farm. We’ve been effected too by the untimely death of Master Brown. The entire affair frightened us; the loud sirens, helicopters, police cars, television crews, angry in-laws and lawyers...