MICROFICTION: BIOTECHNOLOGY

(See also ‘Posthuman Arcana’)

‘Eternal life, somatic control – they needed to rebel somehow. Odd though, the young hobbling down the streets, wrinkled and silver-haired.’

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39yo w m, 5’3” 180lb ,seeks petite, buxom w / asian f, 18-25, for regular bodyswap (12hr / week, 7pm Sat - 7am Sun). No time wasters please.

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‘Common though it once was, since the 2019 pheromone warhead assault on Los Angeles the phrase “Hollywood sex bomb” has fallen into disuse.’

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The CEO of Andros Industries built the company up from nothing. Technology, machinery, employees: he created them all. He’s a self-made man.

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The dyslexic shapeshifter had thoroughly researched humanity. She only betrayed herself when, in a moment of distress, she burst into teats.

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‘So-called pregnancy is no more than the body’s glands preparing for breastfeeding. The Stork sends us ultrasound images to test our faith.’

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Bible-believing-Christian sequential hermaphrodite seeks similar for romance, cycle synchronisation, matrimony, alternating family headship.

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Human-DNA encryption is secure but slow. One’s message must first travel physically, then go through adolescence before mating with the key.

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‘A son,’ said he, ‘to till my fields with me.’
‘A girl,’ said she, ‘to help me spin and sew.’
‘Come back when you know,’ said the babesmith.

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The early attempts at hive-minds merely pooled the memories of individuals, resulting mostly in horrifically well-informed family arguments.

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‘Filet de vous’: Cultured from your own cells while you enjoy your aperitif. Choice of cuts available. Ask about our Valentines Day special.

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‘Oh, Kallie’s my reverse-maternal-half-sister, so my Mum’s her Dad. I’ve got reverse-full-siblings too. Mum says I’m his favourite, though.’



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