Scibe's Cave Picture Prompt is a flash fiction challenge. The world limit is 50-200 words. This week's challenge is the picture below.
I stood in awe of nature’s display as light
and fire illuminated the laboratory and thunder rattled the glass.
“Bring him down, Igor,” my master yelled over the clamor.
I obeyed, grabbing the chain pulley. The steel
bit into my flesh, as the large table descended
from the rafters with lightning bolts.
Excitement and
apprehension, radiated off my master. After all, he’s trying to recreate life.
Anchoring my deformed body against the weight, I managed to
settle the table with ease.
While I waited in the shadows, my master listened for signs
of life.
“No!” He threw the stethoscope across the room.
I remained cloaked, afraid of becoming the
bloody consequence of his failure. Instead, he said, walking away,“ Clean this
up!”
The creature was a man in proportion, his feature beautiful,
if you consider yellow, shriveled skin, and black lips, beauty. Yet, I wanted him to gain life.
I tinker with
devices other than doctoring. Perhaps, I thought, touching my tools. Hours later, the task complete, I heaved the
creature to his perch, allowing nature to do what man could not.
When the table returned, I saw the blinking of his dun-white, watery
eyes.
“It’s alive!” I ran
to get the master.
I hope you've enjoyed my story and if you are so incline join the fun!
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Copyright © 2013 Glynis Rankin
I like the idea you have used Glynis, creation of the monster is always a good one to play with. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael!
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