By, Nan Claire Falkner
“Professor, what is this gross stuff?”
“Well, it appears to be the contents from the inside of an egg that fell out of this tree.”
“Are we going to have it analyzed?” asked the intern.
“No, it looks too damaged. I have never seen anything like it. Perhaps we should just dig a hole and bury it.” The professor gave the shovel to the first year intern.
“But, what if it has seeds and grows?” the queasy intern asked.
“It won’t.”
From the top branch of the tree, the alien smiled at how easy it was to infiltrate this foreign planet.
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Looks like breakfast to me — yesterday’s breakfast, that is.
Dear Mike – You think that looks like yesterday’s breakfast? Wait until you see tomorrows! ha ha Thanks, Me 🙂
Ha, Ha, … I asked for that!
A perfect beginning for a 1950’s to 1970’s science fiction movie (e.g. The Blob, Invasion of the Body Snatchers)! 🙂
Thank you ZombieSymmetry! I apologize for this being so late, but I just read your comment today. Thank you so very much for stopping by. Sorry and Thanks!
Gullible humans…not too far-fetched.
Dear Hugmamma, We are gullible human beings. Too bad there’s no common sense. Nan 🙂
Ah, get the natives to do the hard work for you! I described that muck as “gross” in my story as well 🙂
Dear draliman, Cheap labor is the key – It was a gross picture with slime – Oh well, Thanks for stopping by, Nan 🙂
Outsmarted every time! 🙂
Dear Sandra, Aliens could eat our lunch (oh wait, looks like they did) any day of the week. Thanks and enjoy your lovely lifestyle! Nan 🙂
It may happen without any alien intervention ………. to a certain extent humans seem to want it.
Very interesting take. 🙂
Dear Yarnspinner, You are right – humans are so easily manipulated. Thanks for reading! Nan 🙂
Ah, the professor. Well educated, but not too bright.
Dear Patrick, Sounds like some of my professors in college – Thanks for reading and commenting! Nan 🙂
Ah.. yes — alien eggs actually grows better without it’s shell.. and soon the Alien kids will spawn.
Dear Bjorn, You’ve been studying their mating habits haven’t you! Thanks for reading and commenting! Nan 🙂
Ugh — if I saw that I’d bury it too! Very clever aliens! 🙂
Dear Blog It or Lose It, Yes, they are clever aliens and really throwing a fire onto it would probably be more beneficial! Thanks for stopping by! Nan 🙂
Very welcome – always a treat to visit 🙂
Sometimes professors *really* need to listen to their interns! Nicely done, Nan. 🙂
Dear Joanna, Thanks for stopping by and I agree – some Professors don’t listen when they should! Great job! Nan 🙂
You can fool us once, and shame on us…
but a super hero will rise to kick your butt.
or someone will make a movie out of this.
maybe rick moranis – from little shop of horrors.
Dear Writers Village, I remember “Little Shop of Horrors.” Many years ago and it was creepy too! Thanks for visiting! Nan 🙂
Never trust a professor that’s hard up for grant money. He’s probably in on the alien scheme.
Dear Lynda, I agree, the Professor doesn’t want to analyze the specimen? How unusual is that. Good deduction! Nan 🙂
That looks like a breakfast dad would make. 🙂
Dear Chris, Yes it does – But nothing beats his attempt at biscuits and gravy (really known as Edible Concrete but make sure you have dental insurance!). That was the worst paste I’ve ever seen. Mom 🙂
Got out of fixing any MORE breakfast, didn’t I.
Good one Nan. And, every time we just make it so easy for them, don’t we 😀
I love how the professor makes the intern do all the dirty work while he makes stuff up. Well done.
Dear Alicia, I agree, the Professor should do the slimy dirty work! Good job! Nan 🙂
That Prof was about as scientific as the toast I had in place of eggs for breakfast after seeing that photo. Good one, Nan. Lucy
Dear Lucy, I haven’t eaten eggs since I saw that picture. You are brave! Thanks for stopping by Lucy! Nan 🙂
The arrogance will be our downfall. Great story.
Dear Snow, I agree – if only the students would set it on fire and put it out of it’s misery! Nan 🙂
I’ve never figured out why aliens are always supposed to be smarter than humans. Hard to believe a scientist wouldn’t analyze it, but of such mistakes comes the downfall of a world. 🙂
janet
Dear sustainabilitea, I read your comment on my story today – I’m not very good with the computer, but now I know how to go back and make sure I answered people. Thank you!
Nan, What we probably have here is a professor with a weak stomach. Either that or an alien with the ability to control minds. I wonder if that alien is a scout like the ants send out. Humorous and well written. 🙂 —Susan
I just now read your comment – sorry it’s so late – Perhaps the alien is the scout – makes sense Thank you!
Oh, boy! This is great. Perfect . Wonder what the Offspring will feed on? 😉
Dear Shandra, I apologize for this being 4 years late. I just figured out how to go back and check to make sure I didn’t forget to respond to their comment. Sorry and Thank you so much!
Ominous. What dangers lurk?
Good story.
Dear MythRider, This is so very late – I just read it today – I’ll get better on the computer – I hope. Thank you so very much!
Sorry, you’re right. I did comment earlier. Still it’s okay. ;0) Phyllis
I wonder how many aliens are hatched and growing out there…
Lily
I bet there are quite a few. Sorry this is so late – I just now read it. I hope I get better with this computer stuff. Thank you so much!
No worries! I think this must be on Friday Fictioneers. I haven’t participated for quite awhile. I’ve lost my fiction mojo.
Lily
Nicely done. Plays the first reel of ‘War of the Worlds.’ Now, give us the rest ….
Dear Perry, Once again I missed answering the comments I’m so sorry, Thank you for reading!
Dear Nan,
Do aliens smile? Methinks the professor has a surprise in store. Good one.
shalom,
Rochelle
PS Back from vacation…sighs.
Dear Rochelle, I apologize for this being 4 years late, but I just now read it. I’ll get better, I hope, with the computer stuff, Thanks, 4 years late! Oops! Sorry!
I had eggs this morning for breakfast, no alien flavours on the plate today 🙂
Hi subroto! I am so very sorry this is so late, but I just figured out how to go back to make sure I had answered all of the comments. Thank you very much!
Hi Nan, your story is really scared, if that is the seed for some alien, than imagine how the grown up will be.
Hello Elizabeth! Computer savvy is not one of my strong attributes. I just figured it out and I’m so sorry this wasn’t answered 4 years ago. Thank you so very much!
Ah, yes! Your story could be a precursor to mine. And then…it spreads, choking civilization…Nice one, Nan! I bet those aliens could do whatever they like us. And, I will pass on eggs for a while. 🙂
Dear Amy, Thank you for your comment on my story. I really don’t know the computer very well and I just now read your comment. Thank you so very much. I’m sorry!
i love the egg idea and the alien hiding above, Nan! you wrote the scene so perfect!
Hi Sun! Thank you for your comment and I really do appreciate it. Sorry this is so late, I truly just read it. Oops!
If it had been the professor on Gilligan’s Island he would have found something to use it for. It’s not like a professor to bury something he’s never seen without performing some experiments first.
I’m cleaning house – sort of. I just figured out how to recheck to make sure I had answered all the comments – and I didn’t. So sorry Russell! Thanks for your comment.
Aah..aliens, I like the twist! we had the egg common in our interpretation, Nan 🙂
Hello Uma, I apologize for this being four years old, but I just read your comment now. Oops and I’m so sorry. Thanks!
Yikes! It’s an invasion! Love this take on the prompt. 🙂
Thank you Miss Tiffany! I just now read your comment and I’m sorry it’s four years late. I’m slowly figuring out the computer stuff. It takes me a LONG time to learn something new. I guess – sort of like teaching an old dog new tricks. Sorry and Thanks!
Nan, this is wonderful. I like your interpretation of the photo. I’m sure there is more than a little bit of truth in how we might respond in your scenario. Just delightful and well written! 🙂
Dear Penny, I just now read your comment on my story. Nothing like being 4 years late. I’m so very sorry. Hopefully, I will get better on the computer. Thank you so very much.
No worries Nan, time is an interesting phenomenon. I’m pleased to hear from you. Of course you will. Take care, I wish you well.