Created Image – A New Short Story

A New Short Story – Just Published at Literally Stories

Created Image

My new AI short story, Created Image, has just been published by the wonderfully odd editors at Literally Stories! Created Image is an A.I. story about a green-eyed robot who falls in love with its creator. Together they ride into the sunset on a Unicorn. Added bonus: the section breaks contain a secret message hidden in the binary code. But why write this? Well…

The Challenge

Not too many months ago, the esteemed Editors at Literally Stories threw down the editorial gauntlet. The short version was: Stop sending us stories about artificial intelligence. Fine, I understood. Too many cuddly or not-cuddly robot stories. But then, it got personal.

Editor Emeritus Hugh Cron went further. He added this little clarification to the editorial fiat:

And if it is an AI story about a green-eyed robot falling in love with its chiseled torso creator who is tuned into its feelings and they ride into the sunset on a Unicorn, that will be a definite no from me!!! (I dare you, Marco!!!!)

Hold My Cigar…

Challenge accepted, Friends and Neighbors! After every trope was turned on its cute, little head, Created Image was submitted. A month later, the story was accepted and humble pie shared out all around. It was, Good Readers, a matter of honor, or some such whatnot.

Read the Story Now!

Good news, Friends and Neighbors! Literally Stories is a FREE read for your hungry eyes. Mash the big button! Once you’re there, you’ll find my latest short story as well as other great literary treats. What are you waiting for?

For you button phobic folks, here is the direct link to my story at Literally Stories. W00T! Free Read! Just mash the link and away we go! If you like my story, please leave likes, comments or both.

https://literallystories2014.com/2022/08/24/created-image-by-marco-etheridge/

If you would like to browse the rest of the fine Literally Stories library, here is the general link:

https://literallystories2014.com/

More To Come!

I’m happy to say, Friends and Neighbors, the tough months of June and July are behind us. Rejoice, August is all good news! Created Image is the fourth (count ’em, FOUR!) new story for this month. Add in four newly accepted stories, and August is going gang busters. Summer is not over yet, Folks! Read all about it on the MEF blog! Or, better yet, sign up for my alerts so you won’t miss a single story.

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Speaking of Summer Reading…

Are you sizzling on a tropical beach or traveling to far-off lands? I hope so! How about a brand new collection of short fiction for your vacation reading? Stay strong, be kind, and keep reading!