Perfect Clone

by David Alastair Hayden

It's never easy to see your ex-husband again, especially when there's more than one of him. With Sadie’s research Steven did the impossible and shocked the world, but what really mattered was if she still loved him.A short story of 4,500 words.EXCERPTSadie brushed her hair and even dabbed on a bit of makeup. She rarely took the time. No one on her research team cared, and she almost never saw anyone else. Steven might notice, though she wasn’t sure she wanted him to.“Could you get me a little closer?”The cabbie flipped on the ventilators and lit a cheap cigar. “Not with all these freaks.”She glared through the barred window.He puffed then wheezed, “So why you here, babe?”Sadie swiped her card and keyed in an insulting tip. “To see the head freak.”

18 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 2, 2012

About the author

David Alastair Hayden writes science fiction and fantasy. He lives in Alabama. He studied history, literature, and religion at the University of Alabama.

David is also an avid collector of vintage manual typewriters, mostly from the 1950's.

To learn more about David's upcoming projects or to leave him feedback, please visit www.dahayden.com.

Reviews

[Andrew Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Doubles

What would cloning really mean? That's the question that is asked in this short story. When a man is completely cloned, mind and body, what possibilities would it open up? A good read that asks interesting questions.