Why are all aliens scary mama?
The innocuous question got me thinking.
Baby, these are not real. These are the scary movie guys. We don’t know how aliens look like. In fact scientists think that they will look a lot like us.
Do you think the aliens will be nice like Barbie and Ken?
Sweetie, everything different looks scary. That’s just nature’s way of telling us to be careful. I’m sure there are good aliens and bad aliens, just like there are good people and bad people.
He’s cute mama. Do you think there are good devils and bad devils too?
No baby, the devil is all bad.
Why mama, maybe if we love him, and treat him real nice, he’ll become good too.
I don’t know honey, but until we’re sure, let’s just avoid him, OK.
In response to Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers‘ 121st challenge based on a photo by Mark with @any1mark66
Leaking Ink 
The innocence of children. Nicely done.
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Thank you
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I could see a mother and her child having this conversation! Great story!
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“lust just avoid him.” Interesting wording considering the topic is the devil.
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Oops! Thank you for calling out that one. I’m blaming it on autocorrect 😆
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I thought maybe you were being clever. 😉
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Have you ever tried explaining ‘lust’ to a curious kid? Imagine what a conversation that would be 😅
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Well done.
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Again, thank you.
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Most welcome indeed 🙂
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No simple answers there. Nicely done.
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Thank you
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Awww! The sweet innocence of the kid. But a Scorpion always stings and a snake always bites. So, better to stay far away from the Devil.
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