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New Vignette 'PERSPECTIVE'. just published. 

It's an Experimental work, but I hope you find something to enjoy within it.

Perspective is really good! It's just matter of fact survival sort of how Ash described. I will need to re read a part because I wasn't quite sure what was being described- but that's also  what makes it interesting to figure out. These vignettes are fun to read- thanks!

dk

Thank-You for the compliments and telling me how much you enjoy the Vignettes!!!

You're also quite welcome!!

When I was writing it, I kept looking over at a handwritten note which had Ash's statement about The Alien, and rode with that as my guide to keep the tone on-track.

I expect that some will have to re-read this or that segment, as there's a 'language-barrier' between how an Alien experiences life and translating that to something readable by Humans.

When I was writing the rough draft, I had to stop every couple minutes from confusing myself with the 'alien' descriptions and such. lol

Blackwinter-witch There does seem to be a language barrier and that is actually an interesting thing imo. It challenges the reader to really try to think or perceive the world as an Alien- and I like that readers may come up with different interpretations. For only 3 pages, it's tough to think of any comparable original sci fi writings.

dk

The 'language barrier' I did enjoy while trying my best to work around it. :)

I also went through the story 3 comb-throughs in final proofing to remove any times where it went '3rd person' or had The Alien referencing itself as 'it'.

Readers I hope will have their own interpretations and such, then it makes the work more personal for them.

These Vignettes are an experiment...I don't know if anyone else is doing similar, so I'm winging it on my own as far as I know. :D

With this story, I wanted to give The Alien more credit for being intelligent, problem-solving, and capable of being much more than a mindlessly-rampaging critter for target practice.

Cameron turned The Alien into...just an interesting 'target' for shoot-em-up action.

I'm trying to take it back to what it is...something genuinely dangerous and from whom there is no safe place.

:D

I don't want to spoil, but PERSPECTIVE shows the ALIEN POV while hinting at its own form of intelligence/ethics that might be expanded on later. It's nice to finally hear from the Alien perspective.

dk

TY!

...and I wouldn't say you spoiled anything, all you gave was a general and informative brief overview.

NP with that.

Downloaded Perspective from Google Drive and read it. It reminded me of two short stories by Ray Bradbury, one written from the perspective of the killer, the other from the victim's.

It was Rest…until it was reason to not Rest.

That's how I imagined the xenomorph's ability to survive, like seen at the end of Alien. In Alien he actually killed the crew just to ensure his survival, not as a mindless killer. With the humans around his survival was in danger.

Thanks for sharing and don't stop writing.

I thoroughly enjoy your perspective and I must confess I have some hard time reading from my mobile phone, but that won't stop me.

SuperAlien PERSPECTIVE is pretty killer and a bit of a departure from her norm! Sometimes risks yield the best output.

Have you ever read The Perfect Host by Theodore Sturgeon? If you like POV stuff, you should consider it- it's only about 40 pages.

Prey means continuance.

 dk I agree with you.

I haven't read The Perfect Host but if you recommend it I will surely read it. 

I don't remember the titles of those two Ray Bradbury short stories, but I highly recommend them if you can find them.

SuperAlien Sturgeon was one of those sci fi authours from the 40s through 50s and beyond. Lots of good stuff but Perfect Host was different- written in the WW2 era.

SuperAlien

The issuu platform seems to optimize things for phones, so I can suggest you read there and download to keep from the Drive. If you try such, please let me know what your experience reading on Issuu was?

That said...
Thank-You!!! (HUG) You're very welcome and I am very glad you enjoyed this Vignette!!

dk

 I have tracked the Perfect Host down and will make time to read it...you reference to it has me Curious.
Curiosity impels Investigation :D

I am really glad you're enjoying this Vignette! To me it means my efforts at keeping the essence and flame of ALIEN alive are having an effect.

I do these works for The Fandom and for love of the franchise...so it's nice to know my efforts do help!

Curiosity impels Investigation :D

PERFECT for those in the know lol!

it is strange how reading someone's work can knock cobwebs out of the brain and bring recollections of things from the past. Something in PERSPECTIVE did just that. Besides enjoying the vignette, I hope it is felt as a compliment to have your work and Theodore Sturgeon being favorably mentioned in the same sentence.

dk don't forget my mentioning of Ray Bradbury in the same sentence :).

SuperAlien

Noted. Instinct guides action ;)

Blackwinter-witch-

 We hope it is felt as a compliment to have your work and both Ray Bradbury's and Theodore Sturgeon's work being favorably mentioned in the same sentence. Keep traversing The Silence.

dk

"I hope it is felt as a compliment to have your work and Theodore Sturgeon being favorably mentioned in the same sentence."

It VERY much lit up my day, and Thank-You again so very, very much for that compliment in being held-up alongside T. Sturgeon...one of the most respected and highly-regarded writers there is.

I looked him up, and he was a very intriguing man, so from that I have discovered new paths to pursue as a person...which I never would have discovered had you not complimented my works in the way you did.

You gave me more than a compliment, you gave me some keys to open additional doors in my life for my future!!! (HUG)  :D

SuperAlien

Ray Bradbury...

Probably my all-time favorite author. I have worn-out three copies of The Martian Chronicles thus far in my life. :D 

The ones I read-to-pieces I still keep...they just get retired from service. lol

One day, I'll do something meant to be a tribute and memorialization to him.

The Martian Chronicles helped me get through some tough times and is also responsible for hubby and I meeting each other for the first time. :D

dk

SuperAlien

"We hope it is felt as a compliment to have your work and both Ray Bradbury's and Theodore Sturgeon's work being favorably mentioned in the same sentence. Keep traversing The Silence."

To have my works compared favorably and complimentarily to two of the greatest writers, one of whom is a personal favorite...I think you can imagine how much that means to me!!?? 'Thank-You' is woefully inadequate, so I will just have to trust that the true sentiment is carried on those words and speaks to you of my appreciation and gratitude!!

I am very glad that my works gave you and others enjoyment and helped boost the survival of the essence and character of this franchise!!

I don't write anything for 'glory' or fame...I write because I want to give people something new, special, a mental vacation they enjoy, some time away from real life and it's mundane hassles.
So, when I get compliments, I know then that I hit that mark and helped make life a little bit better and more fun for some folks. :D

ALIEN is special, I write in it also to preserve the essence and character and mystique of this badly abused franchise.
People in the industry always keep trying to hammer it into being what they want it to be and it cannot be.
I just try to keep it alive and true to itself and the intent of it's creators.

And the compliments are comforting to me in that they tell me I am at least hitting the dartboard of my intent even if not the bullseye. :D

So...simply-put...

((HUG))

...Human kind, not the other kind. :D