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The New Puppet Master

Sequel to Like Father, Like Daughter

By Stephanie HoogstadPublished 29 days ago 1 min read
The New Puppet Master
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“How…how do you even know about your powers?” Elon stuttered.

“I know myself very well. Call it a benefit of the ‘woke virus.’” Vivian smirked. “You have two choices: do as I say or die.”

“Or I could just go home, leave this planet to you—”

“So that your lookalikes can take your place? I don’t think so.”

“Well, what are you going to do about them?”

“I think you mean what are we going to do about it.” Vivian leaned forward. “Right, Elon?”

Elon swallowed.

“Right, Vivian.” He cringed.

Vivian nodded, pleased.

“Now, how many robots do you have?”

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Author’s Note: This drabble is a sequel to “Like Father, Like Daughter”, the link to which can be found below.

To read the entire drabble series from the beginning, check out the Elon the Alien Index.

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About the Creator

Stephanie Hoogstad

With a BA in English and MSc in Creative Writing, writing is my life. I have edited and ghost written for years with some published stories and poems of my own.

Learn more about me: thewritersscrapbin.com

Support my writing: Patreon

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  • K.B. Silver 29 days ago

    The woke virus, lol. I just want to let you know, I have never gotten into Drabbles, the storyline you have cultivated really enhances the format. 👏👏

  • Oooo, so they're gonna fix it together

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