I stand under the shower's spray—blood from my would-be usurper clone twisting down the drain—and slowly realize all my scars are missing…

@batkaren I’m reminded of this.

I am a clone, I am not alone
Every fibre of my flesh and bone is identical to the others
Everything I say is in the same tone
As my test tube brother's voice
There is no choice between us,
If you had ever seen us,
You'd rejoice in your uniqueness
And consider every weakness something special of your own

(Hawkwind, Spirit of the age, 1977)

@batkaren Extremely good microfiction. 10/10, no notes.
@batkaren Holy Hemingway lol that plot twist tho
@batkaren OK can someone explain to me like I'm 5? I didn't get it.
@batkaren @moliver Such a fantastically economical piece of creepy writing.
@batkaren 🥥 I just hate when that happens, Katen. You? 🥥
@batkaren shower that makes your scars disappear