Chapter One
Originally posted 4/01/05 on The Evolution Forum
Last edited 6/11/2025

The Jascian’s Toy © 2005 by Rowan McBride. All rights reserved. This story may not be reproduced in whole or in part without author’s permission.

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I awoke to a strong hand push…

- Two -

So there I was, sprawled out on a giant bed in an alien world staring up at a fifteen foot teenager.

And now he wanted to play.

He advanced toward me and I scrambled to the far end of the bed. "Now Gavin, I’m not sure what you have in mind, but any phys…

"What?"

"We were hoping you could look after our son. Just for a few hours. Our babysitter canceled at the last minute."

I looked down at the little blond boy standing in front of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkens. He looked about ten years old, and something wasn't right he…

I turned off the lawnmower, grabbed the bottom of my t-shirt and wiped it over my face. I inhaled the smell of my freshly cut lawn, as well as that of my own sweat.

Hard work is good work. Dr. Burke taught me that.

"Hi, Jonah."

I lowered my shirt, wiped the moi…