Two robots fell madly in love, made possible by their companionship modulators degrading. They wanted a child, so they took mechanisms from each of their bodies and built a Smallbot. Each year, they added more pieces. Over time they gave their child everything, down to their last nut and bolt.
This is Jared’s second 50-word story. He is not a robot parent… or is he?
Out on Ganymede, Jupiter’s seventh moon, the owner of Pallas Oxygen has expired.
His son, Assaracus, breathes heavily at the coronation. His words must linger in the denizens’ minds, for he knows the power of air. On a moon with a low-oxygen atmosphere, people often kill for one more breath.
Jared M. Bentley (he/him/his) is a humble mortal who lives happily with his partner in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Much of his time is spent grading student writing and coaching tennis. When he is not writing or working, he can often be found walking his dog, playing disc golf, or eating a sandwich.