This was my second attempt on a flash fiction piece for SSFWORLD.COM flash fiction contest. I have sent a slightly modified version to Asimov’s for submission. We shall see if it is purchased.

The image projected on the screen.

“This is ten,” the technician said.

On the screen were two rows of black dots. The dots were circular, two hundred and twenty-five centimeters in diameter. There were five dots in each row. They filled the entire screen.

“Do you understand?” The technician’s voice was cold, clinical.

“Yes,” the android answered. Its vocal mechanics were smooth, …