A Rare Bird
written by: Nicholas De Marino
Emperor Fernando Poo III only looks like a pigeon. He’s actually a ravenous twelve-tentacled murder beast from an alternate dimension who piggy-backed through the transporter with me.
Oldest story in the book, right?
If he ever reaches adulthood, this whole planet is screwed. Everyone will die a horrible, agonizing death by—
Hey, I’m not gonna sit here and be mocked. Maybe I stop feeding Fernando. Maybe I stop stunting his development with Earth bread. Where will you be then?
Dead, that’s where.
What? Fine then.
Maybe you should’ve listened to that “crazy old bitch.”
Good luck. You’re gonna need it.
Nicholas De Marino is a former journalist and aspiring bon vivant. His writing has appeared in everything from High Times to Sci-Fi Lampoon to Animal Wellness. He also founded 5enses, an alt monthly in The States. He's neurodivergent, a sexual abuse survivor, and has some degrees.
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- A Rare Bird - September 28, 2024
