" The first thing I remember is cold.
Not a warm mother’s embrace. Not a chorus of meows. Not milk.
Just cold.
Then she came into my life. She smelled like metal and soap. She was warm. Soft. I hadn’t learned words then—I couldn’t speak to her. But I remember hearing, “It’s okay. I’ve got you. Don’t worry.” Those were some of the first human words I understood."
' My Milo' is a 11 page story. Milo is a cat who gets cybernetically enhanced by his owner Ruby. He grows and learns in this uplifting story. In the peak of things, he gets claimed by a University since his augmentations are patented by them. The story follows his development from a confused kitten to a legal person. It also shows the strong bond of trust between Milo and Ruby.
Google Docs link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18MCTRuG2ldsKdOw72N6LbZ5ZMUUKpAwQW6NFTxMlLBY/edit?usp=drivesdk
I wrote it over the past two days. It was a 30-hour non-stop sprint in secret and I've just crossed the finish line. I'm looking for some feedback. Just comment on this post or DM me and tell me what you think!