Micro SF/F by O. Westin

The message from the stars was very long and complex, but contained instructions how to decode and parse it incrementally.

There was an image, of a very cute furry creature. And a text, which loosely translated said:

"Send cat pics please!'

#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

Feb 1 at 10:09pmWeb
Show threadrobrykFeb 1
@MicroSFF If you haven't read it yet, you might enjoy "Cat Pictures Please" by Naomi Kritzer (https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kritzer_01_15/)
Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzer

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

Clarkesworld Magazine
Show threadMidgePhotoFeb 2
@robryk @MicroSFF
That's a very cute story. Would recommend.
Show threadScientific FrontlineFeb 1
@MicroSFF
Sending a cute little fuzz ball with razor blades on her feet.
Show threadArdentArchivistFeb 1

@MicroSFF

🤣 They can haz internet?! 😋

Show threadBoyd Stephen Smith Jr.Feb 2

@MicroSFF Over the next two weeks, the radio emissions from Earth in the direction of the return path outshone the sun.

It is still standard practice for owners (and required for licensed breeders) to interstellar upload the first photo of new kittens.

Show threadAndrewFeb 2
@MicroSFF we found them! the furlings!
Show threadAnnaFeb 2
@MicroSFF honestly the best possible scenario. 😻