In this scene, he's having a performance review with a representative (same concept as in my short story "Bardo Bureaucracy"), who's wondering why Alec hasn't fed recently per the terms of his contract.
“Who was I, before?”
“Oh, so is that what this is all about?” the representative asked as his lips curled into a vicious smile. “You were no one; less than no one. You had a dead-end job, few possessions, fewer people who cared about you. Your life was empty, meaningless, powerless. But you’re someone now, Alec, someone to be feared and respected. And look at what you have: a fancy sports car, the ability to make any being do anything you want, powers any man would envy."
“I don’t have love.”
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Excellent #8Sentence. Awesome concluding sentence. Would certainly make me want to read more and know more about Alec and the girl who raised the questions in his mind. Good job!!
ReplyDeleteDifferent concept and I love his response. Super eight.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this makes me want to know more not just about Alec's other life but about the girl too. Why is she different? Thanks for continuing, this is interesting.
ReplyDeleteCan I love him for that response? :)
ReplyDeleteWell at least he still has the right perspective on things if he knows he needs love. Terrific snippet!
ReplyDeleteExactly...his sense of priorities is the one thing he has of any true value! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteWell, he knows where he's falling short.
ReplyDeleteSomething is penetrating his inner spirit to make him wonder and realize that he doesn't have love.
ReplyDeleteWell done as always! Your snippets always leave me wanting more!
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