Alien Invasion

POV if I woke up to see aliens in my home...

What would YOU do if you woke up one morning with aliens all around you? Me, I've got it all planned out...

Well, it is not like you wake up to green, weird-looking creatures seeing you in your pajamas every other day. 

So obviously, I will have mixed feelings of surprise, confusion, embarrassment, and fright. But then the excitement will take over, just like when I met Jamie Dornan and  Blake Shelton (oh yes, meetings in dreams also count!).

First, I'll jump out of bed and change into something Instaworthy. Then walking up to one good-looking alien, I'll click a selfie before one can say Jack Robinson.

Mustering up some more courage, I'll touch his hand and hope I get his superpowers, just like in those alien movies/series. I am not too fussy - even being a sidekick like Batgirl instead of Batwoman would make me a happy (wo)man. I can already imagine myself in that flashy blue suit with those powers and all the good (and not-so-legal!) things I will do.

But if that touch does not transform me, those 40 hours of my life wasted binge-watching alien movies on Netflix will be one of my biggest regrets.

Next, I will walk around trying to make sense of their conversations. But as I never took a course on Exolinguistics, I will go to my pocket genie a.k.a "Google," and hope I find an app that can translate an alien language into English. 

So like most classy adults, I've also danced like an alien at parties after one drink too much, but how can I pass off a chance to experience the real deal? I will probably play "I Like to Move It" or "Axel F" full blast and start my wacky version of their dance. The peppy beats and my quirky dance moves will surely get them following my lead in no time. And when they are dancing away, I'll make my move and click a dozen photos of them that will guarantee my 15 minutes of fame.

Oh, wait! I just realized I could be wrong about them. There is a 50-50 chance they are nothing like the kind ET but more like the hostile alien in Men in Black looking to destroy the human race, starting with ME!!!

I am not good at face or mind reading, but my gut feeling usually never fails me. So if I sense I am stuck with the bad guys, I'll dash for the door but not before I grab my house keys. I can't let them go - for two reasons. The paparazzi, my family, and my neighborhood need time to get here, and more importantly, I still need those photos, even if I have to zoom in from the window panes!!!

Peace out!

Author's Note

This is my first submission so I would really appreciate it if you share constructive feedback and your thoughts on my story.

Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

I don't do sugar coating. Before I go any further, I don't think myself 'better' etc etc... The fact is, I'm probably one of the worst 'writers'. Errrr... Scribbling stories kind of person here. By worst, I mean with the least amount of skill..unfortunately, I can't just "not write" so there.

Anyhow onto the review.

Sooo it was a fun read, other than some issues.
For one, there's nothing actually happening, it's all a series of 'what if' questions essentially.

Entire words in all caps are a big no-no.
The thing about writing is that if you want to emphasize on something for whatever purpose, the cheapest and least effective way is DOING THIS..
In my book, that's a sign of "I don't wanna put effort into this" and.. I don't ever read anything past the point where people type entire sentences in all capital letters.. A single word isn't much of a problem, though.

Anyhow, yes, it was fun in a way, but you could make it more than just a bit "fun" simply by developing whatever plot, and writing actual events.. It can be whatever funny scenes and dialogue, and there, you got yourself a winner.
Cheers

[Mavy]

Hey Dennis, thank you for your review. I appreciate your honest feedback and I will definitely keep these pointers in mind and hopefully have a better article next time. Thanks again.

[Dennis Wolf]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a bad thing what you've done.. Sure, we need a refreshing read every once in a while. I just prefer stories with a plot, so we get that sense of motion.

You're welcome.

[emmajoygreen]

Hope you write some more of your alien series. Takes time for a writer to lay ideas into place and for reviewers to inspire more with encouraging comments. Wishing you even more tales; please remember they are yours and - that's what matters. COME BACK, Mavy!!!

[emmajoygreen]

Time, please, for another story or poem, plus, when you can a reciprocal visit to your reviewers!
Maybe you could tell more tales about your aliens, describe them and a few actions, ask them questions to fill out their being. Fun time, please, Mavy!!!

[Dara]

I believe with an incredible imagination you must have, you are never bored. What a fun write this is to read. Your personality shines here as well. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story and your humor. Equating meeting Blake Edwards and Jamie Dorman to waking up to little green men gave me a good chuckle. Well done!

[Mavy]

Thanks a lot for your review, Dara. Glad to hear it made you laugh!

Haha, yes, my imagination does get me through boring days as I try to inject humor into everyday life's chores. Laughter therapy sure works wonders. Thanks again!

[Lorry]

I am so glad you mentioned television and learning their language, but I do think you are overly optimistic on our chances being as high as 50/50 that we will survive their onslaught. Here's why!
If they do indeed have superpowers, who is to say that those superpowers wouldn't be invisibility? And if they are, what will they really see and think of us?
So on viewing us, they will have only one question on their mind, why do they all seem to be in a trance staring at a piece of furniture? (the Television)
They might just think we are a bunch of zombies controlled by a piece of furniture and decide there and then to frag earth into non existence, just as soon as they can get far enough away from us to do so..... Or it could get really tricky explaining the whole "man's inhumanity to man... and wo(man), which is around the time we'll really need Google translate to come up with something a bit more helpful than " oops! We bad!"
I truly hope your idea wins over though, as its the only way we might not annoy them even further and start a two world war! 😊
Oh, and if we have to rely on our dance skills, then you may very well survive, but I know for a fact that I am doomed! 😊
A great introduction to writerscafe and welcome by the way. There are more than a few here that may well prove your alien theory, but for the most part we are a harmless bunch.... mostly 😊

[Mavy]

Thank you for your review, Lorry and it was nice to see you actually visualized the whole thing! :-)

I totally agree I might be being too optimistic about them but after watching so many movies mostly portraying them as the bad guys, I thought we should give them a break!

And as for your dancing skills, don't worry, just watch some of the Instagram reels that pass off as dance and I am sure you will feel a lot more confident about shaking a leg. :-)

Thanks again for the warm welcome to the land of friendly aliens.

[Tom]

Yep, even if percieved real or possible danger, just gotta get that money shot, lest the world will think it's all just a figment of my imagination!!

Loved this warm & witty delve into first encounter, alien invasion, no, let's call it alien bonding!

https://youtu.be/CyUrQRYAiLQ?si=Nc_rtR2vZOARr-B8

[Mavy]

Thanks for your kind review, Tom. Oh yes, like they say, "seeing is believing" (though I don't always agree!).

And thanks for that song too, brought a smile on my face :-)

[Arundass TP]

Aliens as I feel is strange creatures. May be they pose for a selfie...! Some times they may be smaller and some times bigger like a dinausur. Good thought provoking story.

[Mavy]

Thank you for taking the time to read and share your review, Arundass.

[Arundass TP]

Hope you go through my works too.

[Mavy]

Sure will :-)

[emmajoygreen]

How on earth (NB unintended pun - honest) could eight viewers look in and not even say a thank you?! I find your tale finely written, lay-out smooth, language concise, plus - funny, witty start to finish. As far as I know the theme could be unique, is certainly different. Not giving details. Readers need explore your imagination and leave a happy and gracious 'thank you'

Thus, Mavy, thank you for such a mood-enhancing read. Wonderful!

[Mavy]

Thank you so much for your encouraging review, Emma! It's my first submission and I was really hoping to get some constructive feedback from other writers to hone my skills and feel confident about my writing. So your review really means a lot, appreciate it. :-)

[emmajoygreen]

Had to come back and read any more posts you had offered, then of course, re.read this to smile and grin.. and giggle.. Such fun!

[Mavy]

Thanks, Emma, happy to know it brings a smile to your face. The next one is still in the works, don't get much time as work gets in the way.

[emmajoygreen]

Okay, life has a way of getting in the way with pleasure at times - how dare it! Get back when you can. :)