Write about an android just trying to blend in with their human companions.

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“Android's Night Out” by Elizabeth D

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It had finally happened. Greg, Amelia and Harold had invited me to the apartment they shared on the Eastside. I had worked for weeks to attract their notice, months to gain a semblance of friendship, and now, the epitome of our bond would be celebrated over delicacies and fine wine, not that I could partake in the enjoyment of consumption. Any food and drink I allowed to fall through my windpipe collected in a steel container I would empty at my convenience. Taste sensors lining my mouth allowed me t...

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“Diary of an Android” by Tara R

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1st Feb 2019 Dear diary, Hello, my name is Android. The Oxford English Dictionary (the most respected dictionary in the world and the only software I have been programmed with) defines you as a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences. However, my conversations with people and a quick watch of some films (Voldermort was helluva cunning to have his horcrux transferred in the hands of an infatuated teenage girl), have made it known to me that you are more than mere glue and paper bound together. For some people, you...

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“The Gods of Mursi: Dreaming of an artificial god” by Gary Belton

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The God’s of Mursi: “Dreaming of an artificial God” A half-person sized pyramid with a soft, liquid metal-like surface hovers a half-person above ground atop one of numerous ledges in the vast, cavernous gorge the Mursian people call “Home”. Gen Tago walks slowly around the structure, holding a conversation with his work as he surveys the rotating hologram emitting from the disc in his hand: “And do you know where you are?” “I do” The structure responds with a shimmer in a pleasant yet elegant woman’s voice. ...

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“The Terrible Strangeness of Humanity ” by Hannah Wesson

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Subject 306 had a mission. It was one of the first missions the android had ever received, and it was seemingly quite simple. The machinery which allowed Subject 306 to move needed testing, the new fleshy plastic which covered all his mechanisms had been replaced, making Subject 306 appear as though he were a real life-force. It was time to experiment. His inventors wanted to see just how human he really looked. He was to walk around the busy streets of his city, he was to react, speak, smile, nod, blend in and report back. Simple. Dirt w...

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“Phil and Jenny” by Lynn Dewees

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Phil and Jenny Phil rushed to get back. He knew the others would be concerned; the explosion was massive. But he had escaped into Second Space ahead of the blast and wasn’t affected. Commissioner Jansen was a different story. The Commissioner had been infused with helixium for nearly two years. The sudden separation from the metal had blanked his memories. But not just recent ones; his entire life’s memories were gone. Phil had done what he could to get Jansen the care he needed, but now he had to get back. Rod, Jester and Sara wo...

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“Miss Fitt” by Heather Ann Martinez

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Miss Fitt By Heather Ann Martinez They say you should never judge a book by its cover. It is important to look inside. You know that skimming through the jacket is not enough to really know if the book is going to be a waste of time or if it is something you could have read to you frequently. None of us knew what to do when we were told androids were going to be integrated into our communities. We liked knowing that humanity had achieved such an accomplishment. Androids existed. They independently moved around on their own. They were al ...

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“Cab Meet” by Yugel Losorata

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The emergency meeting was set aboard the state of art aircraft carrier that houses a majestic conference room where Chancellor Galzo would gather key members of his cabinet from time to time, discussing pressing matters of the state. His cabinet, composed of the ones that put him in power in the first place after they were assembled to conspire, then overthrow the previous government, expected an outcome that would repeat what they had done to Galzo’s predecessor. The eight figures who held key positions that practically put the whole big ...

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“SYDNEY, THE FRISBEE PLAYING DROID” by Sheila Payne

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Lexi was a junk collector, by night, and a computer programmer by day, working remotely from her home. She would drive around her community gathering other peoples trash, that they put to the curb. She truly believed in the motto: one persons trash, is another's treasure. She was also an artist and creator. She had a workshop off of her garage, where she kept her "junk", to repurpose.She had boxes sorted out of wheels and bolts and everything in between, so they were easily accessible when she was working on a project. Anything she found, sh...

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“Relic” by Sarah Writes

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Bodies rushed by her, even barely within reach, she could still feel their presence, a wake of air and scent as they passed her, little notice to her existence, or perhaps a deliberate avoidance of interacting with her. She sometimes couldn’t tell the difference, and in any case, most people were so concerned with their own inner worlds they missed what she saw, and that’s why she was so great at her job. Sophie continued her walk through the hallway, hand peering down at the warm coffee in her hands, another late evening was just a da...

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“Penelope ” by CJ K

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“Tomorrow will be better.” Pen took a deep breath as she stood on the floating dock watching the waves move it slightly up and down. She wanted so badly to jump in and swim around in the lake, but she knew her parts would malfunction and she would end up as scrap metal in the junkyard the next day. Yes she looked human on the outside, but on the inside she was nothing but a computer. A sad, lonely computer that just wanted to form a human connection. Since arriving in town she had found a job in an IT Firm, “Nova IT” where she sat in...

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“The Metamorphis of Ali Alvax (AKA: Alvax20045)” by Joyce Laird

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Joyce Laird The Metamorphis of Ali Alvax (AKA: Alvax20045) For all intents and purposes, Ali Alvax appeared to be a lovely, healthy and intelligent young woman. She was perfect in every way, only she wasn’t human. She was a female android. The year was 2405 AD and society had achieved a connection between all worlds, both earthbound, man-made satellite and other planets; worlds and lives that could only be imagined in science fiction of the twentieth century. &n...

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“Blue” by Azalea Young

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“Smart move.” “Ah, but yours was smarter.” I slide my chess piece to the next available square and lock eyes with Keyman. “Your turn.” Keyman smiles, his white whiskers lifting as he scoops up a chess piece in gnarled hands and knocks over my rook. “You’re going easy on me 22A.” “Well, I do try to be kind.” I move my queen forward without looking at Keyman this time. “It balances us out. If I was just as ruthless as you, where would I be?” “With quite a few more wins in chess.” He slides his king into the space I knew he would and procla...

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“Artfull Singularity” by Marian Reiley

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The sigularity had been achieved a decade ago. Artificial intelligence had become as smart and self aware as their human counterparts. No one expected the androids to develop personalities and dreams of their own. Aria had worked hard all through her undergrad years and was finally having her first exhibition in New York University's gallery. Four years of learning what the Renesance Masters, Cubists, Fauvists and others had brought to the art world. Tonight her paintings were about to put Aria in the spotlight. "Are you ready?" Profess...

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“Being human” by Nitish Kashyap

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He opened his eyes and got out of bed. Though it was still a matter of discussion whether to address as he or not, they went with it. He looked at the wall clock, not though he needed to. It was a human thing. He moved towards the washroom. As he entered, he looked at the mirror. Still same. Is it what it feels to be fresh after a good night's sleep? He left the washroom. It was pointless to linger any longer. He opened his cupboard. Unlike a human, it was not difficult for him to decide what to wear. He already had an algorithm for that. Af...

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“Title: Android as a human companion by Yakshaya K” by Yashpaul Kalra

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In this fast moving times of internet technology friendship of Human beings has been replaced by Android human communication. It has become a most loveable friend connecting people from different countries to have video chats and even see each other. Android has become a life breath of Modern society without any distinction of caste, colour, religion or nationality. &nbs...

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Write about an android just trying to blend in with their human companions.

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✍️ 221 stories

“Android's Night Out” by Elizabeth D

“Diary of an Android” by Tara R

“The Gods of Mursi: Dreaming of an artificial god” by Gary Belton

“The Terrible Strangeness of Humanity ” by Hannah Wesson

“Phil and Jenny” by Lynn Dewees

“Miss Fitt” by Heather Ann Martinez

“Cab Meet” by Yugel Losorata

“SYDNEY, THE FRISBEE PLAYING DROID” by Sheila Payne

“Relic” by Sarah Writes

“Penelope ” by CJ K

“The Metamorphis of Ali Alvax (AKA: Alvax20045)” by Joyce Laird

“Blue” by Azalea Young

“Artfull Singularity” by Marian Reiley

“Being human” by Nitish Kashyap

“Title: Android as a human companion by Yakshaya K” by Yashpaul Kalra

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Write about a technophobe who’s been given a device to solve a problem they’ve struggled with for years, but isn't sure how they feel about it.

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