G’day, Cat! {c:blueThis is one of your stranger stories, but I like the fact that’s it based on something that could actually take place. After all, truth is stranger than fiction, right? The idea that these disreputable (that’s my word for the day) technology ‘scientists’ are using real people for their research into something that is gradually becoming commonplace in this world was a great idea. Cars driving themselves are already out there, and they’ve already been involved in more than one fatal accident. Why people think that technology like this will one day ‘rule’ the world is beyond me. I’ve always said that technology will eventually be end of civilization; machines and robots can only be as smart as humans, and Lord knows humans aren’t perfect! The sad part is that humans are too smart for their own good. Flawless spelling and grammar, and I particularly liked that part about the test subject/victim waking up in what she believed to be a hospital. There were a few things I was a little confused about though. I wasn’t sure what the ‘chains’ were (unless they were used to hold the crash victim in place, but then again, I thought she was drugged), and that part about the facial reconstruction also kind of threw me. I’m guessing it was part of the tester’s plan to keep their ‘experiment’ (for lack of a better word) under wraps? Regardless, you’ve painted a pretty creepy scenario here, my friend. But basing this on a moral dilemma was cool. That one line about saving 5 people at the cost of one was a perfect example. A couple of suggestions/niggles: ‘constantly on the market’ (in?) ‘Now it(’)s dark.’ Otherwise, great job! Thanks for sharing this and entering the contest, Cat! You already know how I feel about your writing, so need I say more?
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