by Arking
The title of this was somehow familiar, and googling it I learned that a single of that name was released in 1969 by a duo by the name of Zager & Evans. It's a bit dystopian (much like your story!) Your precautionary tale is very well timed, Arking. We humans need to lose some of our arrogance and pay a lot more attention to our planet and its environment. Are we going to learn more about Amanda and her 'little green woman' I wonder? Whatever you decide, I've given this 5 stars.
Hey Lady, why don't you cut us off at the knees and let us all go to walking on four legs! I remember Zager and Evans's song and it seemed as dystopian your short story. But you threw in a curve ball. The song was more what we were doing to ourselves, yours was more about we are being directed because of what we do to ourselves. Interesting twist. I also liked the fact that our "handler" had feelings too. And she thought we weren't the effort.
Great story an scary.