Delays and Udders: Alice's Fateful Journey.
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Published 3/13/2023In a distant post-apocalyptic Middle East city, Alice faces adolescence--and her own guilt--with determination and ironic detachment, as new powers force her to confront the consequences of her past transgressions and decide for herself the path forward.
"YOU'RE WHAT?"
Alice paced back and forth in front of my desk, the heels of her boots clicking on the concrete floor. Her tail flicked with agitation, though I had no idea why. This was supposed to be a simple job.
"I just told you, I'm pregnant."
I rubbed my face. "You can't be pregnant. You're not human."
She stopped her pacing and crossed her arms. "I know that!" she said, exasperated. "But I am now." She gestured at her midsection, where a slight bulge could be seen through the fabric of her white dress shirt. The buttons were straining under the pressure.
"How?" I asked.
She sighed and sat in one of the chairs in front of my desk. "It's a long story," she said, pulling a tissue from her pocket and wiping at her eyes with it. "Do you mind if we start at the beginning? Because every time I go back there, I cry."
I nodded and leaned back in my chair as she took another deep breath and started to talk.
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