The Alyxcule, by SoftAnnaLee (romance prose, 2021)

[lb_lee]

synths: why do you hesitate?

human: it’s… uh…

s: is our methods unappealing?

h: No. I want to have a synth body too…

s: perhaps it is whom in habits our bodies?

h: No! You’re all lovely, and I want to join…

s: we do not understand. what do you possibly find distasteful of joining us?

Blurb: A transformation story about being assimilated by the Borg, if the Borg was a queer otherkin polycule of cuddle.

Why is it worth your time?: SoftAnnaLee make the most joyful plural work that I have seen. Their stories are just so goshdarn sweet, adorable, and happy. Also it's short and free.

Plural Tags: sci-fi plurality, nonhumans [aliens, robots, robot shark, bull, fox], in-head romance, plurality on purpose

Content Warnings: None. Everything that could upset you is there in the blurb.

Accessibility Notes: Short and free to read online. Read it here! EDIT: SoftAnnaLee have closed down their website but the Wayback Machine has rescued it!