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In Cold Blood by Mark Vandersluis

“In summary”, The Professor continued, “We have successfully developed a theory confirming that, in an environment little different from our own, a new type of creature which we describe as ‘warm-blooded’ might evolve.

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“In summary”, The Professor continued, “We have successfully developed a theory confirming that, in an environment little different from our own, a new type of creature which we describe as ‘warm-blooded’ might evolve. It’s even plausible – though I myself doubt this – that such creatures might evolve intelligence!

“Thank you!”

There was a polite smattering of applause from some sections of the audience, but most of those present revealed their skepticism by flexing their scales and snarling loudly as they rose to full height on their powerful legs, before lumbering out of the auditorium to snack on the live furry animals available in the foyer during the refreshment break.

After a lifetime reading science fiction, Mark Vandersluis started writing his own, and has now had stories published in Nature Futures, Diabolical Plots, Stupefying Stories and elsewhere.

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