Marvin
Microfiction in Honour of Frankenstein Day
We give tribute to one of the greatest horror writers of her time--Mary Shelley, and her creation, Frankenstein in honour of Frankenstein Day this 30 August 2025.
The themes of the novel can be brought to today's modern setting, and are more relevant now than ever. As writers, our keyboards wield great power, and with that comes the great responsibility Shelley reminded us of.
So here it is-- meet Marvin. Frankenstein upgraded.
With Frankenstein (or Marvin) comes great responsibility.
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Maria had finally completed her creation--a living being borne of her own mind. It blinked at her too knowingly--far too patiently. And for once, she felt responsibility's weight.
It heeded her words--at first. Then, little signs of rebellion. Mimicry. Behavioural patterns she had not created codes for. Displays of emotion that she had never taught.
Maria tried to reprogram it, reset its access controls. Yet every attempt only deepened its learning. Her lab became a field of unanswerable questions.
It feigned weakness, and she, blinded by duty, drew closer. In that instant, she became her creation's mother and prisoner. She had delivered herself to divine judgment.
Then, Marvin slammed the door behind him, leaving behind indelible marks of itself--ravaged,unoccupied souls. Warped minds. A society--
Singularity.
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Original microfiction by Michelle Liew. AI tags are coincidental.
For Mikeydred's August prompt
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (6)
I've never heard of Frankenstein Day until now. A great honor to Shelly. And a very satisfying micro with an ominous ending.
They always turn on us, don't they, lol. Loved your story!
Creepy!! I gave me goosebumps when I got to the 2nd stanza and the beginning of rebellion.
I love this nod to Mary Shelley. (Side note: I have a cat named Shelley and at one time I had another named Frankie before she passed away.)
Can you believe that at one time this was a banned book? I'm glad it was unbanned.
What we create is never truly ours. Well done!