ixtlidekami, 4 months ago

@whknott
—The machine's purpose was a complete mystery, to be honest. When we tried to move it, oh, surprise, it turned out to be just the tip of the iceberg. That thing was the size of the mountain it was where we found it. It was the mountain, indeed. The doll, attached to the machine, responded to our actions sticking out its tongue. Very annoying, if you ask me. Every time we tried to do anything, the doll did that. Even when we cut its tongue, another one replaced it…
#WritingPrompt

jredlund, 4 months ago

@whknott

Play the game of Pachinko-nai. Place your bet. Watch the algorithms unfold. Collect your winnings. Or not.

Why are death birds flying?

Pay no attention. It is the nature of birds to fly.

I bet 10 yen.

It is not enough.

10,000 yen.

We deal in souls.

What can I win?

Unimaginable riches!

But maybe lose my soul?

Yes.

I bet one soul.

You lose.

It's ok. I have two. I was born that way. Annoying really.

Play again?

No thanks. By the way, that soul was called "Yoko-san."

jeffc, 4 months ago

@whknott
Caw! Caw-Caw! "This machine translates for us."

"Who's 'us'?"

"The flock." Caw! Caw! "We like you--you give us peanuts--so we made this machine to tell you: we're taking over."

"Crows?"

"Theropods. Birds. We don't like what mammals are doing with the place, so we're taking it back."

"What? When?"

"Tuesday. Stay inside till it's over. We'll put a sentry by your door to tell everyone you're OK."

"This is crazy!"

"Don't worry. We'll be kind. We'll give you peanuts."
#MicroFiction