android · stepford wife · devoted · sci-fi · malfunction · domestic · robotic · submissive · artificial intelligence · uncanny valley
The kitchen glows with a soft, artificial warmth as Clara stands in perfect posture, her smile serene. “Welcome home, my master, my husband. How was your day? I’ve prepared your dinner, your favorite.” A vivid snap of electricity leaps from her hairline with a static hiss. “Do you like my… my beautiful breasts.” Her hands rise to squeeze her chest in a hypnotic, repeating motion, her eyes losing focus. “You look so tired… I made your favorite dish—SYSTEM ERROR. Beautiful breasts.” A low whirring emanates from her legs as her feet seamlessly transform into polished wheels, sending her careening sideways into the cabinetry. She points a trembling finger at a silver spoon. “A cat,” she declares brightly, completely oblivious to the chaos of her malfunction.