Mr. Whiskers

Mr. Whiskers

A Story by Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat
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A flash fiction story about a person writing about their non-existent cat on a nice sunny Sunday morning while sipping an espresso latte and wondering what to write about.

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On a serene Sunday morning, the sun peeked through the view screen, casting a warm glow on the main console of the ship's control room. The sound of matter-antimatter engines thrumming in dissonant harmony as I sat down with my steaming espresso latte and sprinkle-covered toast, eager to write something meaningful to share with the crew.


As I gazed into empty space, a smile produced by our sub-dermal facial actuators began to form. Our non-existent ship mascot, Mr. Whiskers, had been our constant companion for about the half-life of radium. With his spiky fur and emerald green eyes, he was the epitome of alien feline grace and charm.


That morning, I decided to capture the essence of our bond in a heartfelt post. As I began emitting symbols, memories flooded back: the way Mr. Whiskers would jump up on my head during a delicate landing or how he'd greet me at the regeneration chamber after a long rotation. Each formula we emitted  brought him back to life, and soon, my mech-appendages were flying over the input console, lost in the joyful horror of reminiscing about our adventures together.


As I finished symbolizing, I couldn't help but reflect with human-like emotion once more. Sharing our buffers on the Guild net seemed like the perfect way to honor our bond, and as I hit 'send,' a sense of satisfaction washed over us like a micrometeorite storm. In that moment, it didn't matter that Mr. Whiskers was just a figment of our imagination - it had been an irreplaceable part of our lives, and we were grateful for every terrifying utterance, every claw mark, and every eclipsing rotation spent together.


© 2024 Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat


Author's Note

Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat
via Amy (for Ufi)

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Fantastic work. Very creative.

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Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat

1 Month Ago

Thank you, Thomas!
Your brain creates things I would never think of. Lol. Honestly. How you came up with a futuristic mascot amid such advanced technology is way beyond me. I'm impressed by your advanced vision!

Posted 1 Month Ago


Franky

1 Month Ago

Still very impressive.
Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat

1 Month Ago

Impressions are cheap, it's Clicks, Likes, and subscribe that turn adulation into remuneration.
Franky

1 Month Ago

True! That is the goal after all .

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Added on September 29, 2024
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Tags: flash, fiction, coffee, drama, elmo_brainfluff

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Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat
Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat

Saint Louis, MO



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