Write about an AI or person trying to inject a ‘human touch’ into their work.

Posted in Science Fiction on Aug 25, 2023

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“DECISIONS, DECISIONS” by R. J. Garron

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The last dab of paint finalized the oil on canvas, at least in part. Excel-354 held his joint to his chest plate while using the other hand to couch his angular chin. The pose he rested in looked odd, something of the uncanny valley, but it came naturally to him, reflecting a human quality that he hoped would also reflect in his work. Contemplating, his mouth twisted into a quizzical crook.“Hm. Does it look brighter to you?” he asked without breaking posture.Sunday, the maid who was on one of her weekly visits to the esta...

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“A Hole in the World” by Mickey Liebrecht

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Patient X425-15: Issaac, Edean. Breathing slow, but regularly irregular. Pulse 83. Blood pressure 156/95. Lung liquidation 8.5%.“Any irregular developments in your internal body, Mr. Issaac?”“Since 10 minutes ago or 10 years ago?” Groggil sounding voice; projected .15 ml of mucus coating throat. “Cause, I’ll tell yah,” Patient coughs; projected .12 ml mucus coating. “Both have different answers.”“Whichever was most recent.” Laughter as projected, though small and lasting 2.4 seconds. Further, heavier coughing immediately after, lasting 3.8 s...

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“The Game” by Monica Jimenez

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Dr. Solomon is in his office, and I’m running brainwaves from today’s subjects through my core processor, when Subject 000B734 enters the lab. My door scanner catches 734’s ID tag and waits for its pair tag, but there is none. I switch to wide visuals to see what the error is. I locate the ID tag, on a clear plastic bracelet on the wrist of a small human. A very small female human, who is standing on the coarse fiber mat Dr. Solomon lays down when it rains. She is wearing mud-spattered boots and a red raincoat with the hood up, speckled wi...

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“Simplest Touch” by Mollie Peek

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Standing in the control room, staring out the expansive window, hovering above the planet Diamaton, was Captain G’mé. They were on this voyage at the behest of their dignitary. The 45 dignitaries ruled without regard and interacted with their subjects as infrequently as possible. To be frank, their interactions with one another were seldom. If not for their growing desire to know more, they would likely never intermingle. G’mé was of a race of galactic inhabitants known as the Velteen. They had no sex. A Velton was classified by skill and ...

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“The First Twin” by Harry Buck

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Sasha finished the desiccated taco and looked across the patio table at Dan. Dan, the boy wonder gone to seed, the charmer of venture capitalists and D.C. lawmakers alike. Dan his boss, his college roomy. And today, his adversary. “I need to talk to you about an idea,” Sasha began, settling his elbows on the table and weaving his fingers together thoughtfully. “Don’t give me that Zen voodoo bullshit, Sasha!” Dan laughed, swatting at his hands. “I don’t fall for that anymore. And ‘no’ to whatever you were going to ask.” “Fine,” Sasha chuckled...

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Write about an AI or person trying to inject a ‘human touch’ into their work.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 50 stories

“DECISIONS, DECISIONS” by R. J. Garron

“A Hole in the World” by Mickey Liebrecht

“The Game” by Monica Jimenez

“Simplest Touch” by Mollie Peek

“The First Twin” by Harry Buck

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Start your story with a character looking closely at something, or someone. They can't quite decide if what they're looking at is natural, or man-made.

Start or end your story with a character receiving a hug or words of comfort.

Write a story about someone who is losing feeling in their hands and/or fingers.

Write about someone with a Midas touch: everything they touch turns to [fill in the blank].

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