Resistance is Futile

Micro-fiction inspired by images

Dascha Paylor
Nov 4 · 1 min read
Image by Bronisław Dróżka from Pixabay

I waited, alone, for Mother’s triumphant return. Beyond doubt, she would repel the invaders.

As air shimmered purple, I rose from my grass seat, excited. My brothers burst through the portal at a gallop — without mother.

“Run“,” the eldest neighed, eyes bulging with fear. “Mother is dead. The humans come.”

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Dascha Paylor

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Writer, Editor, Physician, Life Coach. Also Mom, Grandma, and crazy dog Mom. My pronouns are she/her. Find more stories at https://daschapaylorauthor.com/.

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