The meaning of life (Friday Fictioneers)
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I was captured an eon ago. I’ve not seen my world or my people since. I was bought here on a large space faring vessel and for a while I was an oddity, put on display in a glass case. It took a long time as these humans call it before I could understand them. They call me a living ribbon. But I am so much more than that. I hold such intelligence these “humans” could only dream of understanding. Now, I am one of thousands, sold as a light pendant and forgotten about while the people laugh and eat.
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Much of the story of colonialism is there. Good one. Laurie
Thanks Neil!
Now the lights are coming for us – nothing is safe anymore! 😉
Hahahaha what other regular items can I make scary…? How’s your bedside lamp doing? 🤔
Put on display until enough of them can get together to revolt. Of course, they keep them far apart so it won’t be easy…
Oh yes, I hope they find each other! Would be what the people deserve.
For sure!
Dear Laurie,
I guess you could call them an enlightened species. (Yes, I did have to go there 😉 )
Shalom,
Rochelle
Hahahaha, damn I didn’t think of that ! Genius
Very clever, Laurie. Bravo!
Thank you, Gwen
Why did I just look up at my lampshade? Nice one, Laurie.
I’d watch it carefully, Keith !
I’m not scared….
Wow, you’ve been busy. Every time I stumble into FF and your blog, you’ve written another book on two. Brava amiga. Tracey
Thank you so much Tracey ! I love having you visit 🥰😘
Very cool interpretation! Love the sci-fi twist especially because the chandelier creatures don’t seem to be malevolent.
Thank you!
They might not have started off malevolent but I think a change may be coming
With an opportunity for freedom will come an opportunity for revenge.
I do think so!
I love this I think ‘Living Ribbon’ needs to take a leaf out of my aliens book 🙂
Agreed!
Well done. And so much truth about history.
Thank you!
They are among us already…
I think they might be!
Living ribbon . . . A sad take on the prompt. Well done.
Thank you!
This has an ominous feel. The thousands are biding their time. Their unrecognized collective intelligence will be human’s downfall. I can see it coming! 🙂
Oh yes, oh yes, it’s coming
Laurie you tell this from a perspective that could apply to so many earth things that humans arrogantly take for granted and exploit at will, like trees and water and wetlands, etc. Thoughtful story.
Thank you Jade!
You’re welcome 🙂
Well done, Laurie. As Lisa and Brenda said, your story points to so much regarding humanity. 🙂
Thank you Bill!
Oh dear what a fate!
Thank you!