I, Mother


I, Mother

Motherhood is about loss of control — swinging between huge joy and crushing despair.  It can be discovery, but it can also be loss.  It can even be the loss of yourself.

  • FemCloud Inc.Every action is a choice.      [~400 words]
  • Foreknowledge — Before she’s even born, Amanda’s death is predicted.    [~4,200 words]
  • Birthing ClassDaniel has a sinister alien life growing inside him.     [~2,700 words]
  • The Hand-Havers At the tender age of one-hand, Delundia falls for a wise old six-handed bachelor.    [~4,700 words]
  • Take Them to the Happiness ZooA mother considers an impossible choice.      [~400 words]
  • Chestnut Wish — An otter tries to make it through the day, living among squirrels, and caring for an otter toddler.      [~1,800 words]
  • The Best Puppy EverGloria, the Bernese Mountain Dog, would do anything for her masters, but she doesn’t know how much she’s already done.      [~1,000 words]
  • Magtwilla and the Mouse A pregnant cat makes a fateful choice to protect her kittens.    [~2,000 words]
  • Sheeperfly’s LullabyA sheep’s fairytale.      [~1,400 words]
  • The Three Laws of Social RoboticsMaradia’s AI program takes on a life of her own.      [~2,400 words]