Delusions of Grandeur

50-word story

“Humans are destructive and boring,” Gaia complained. “Tools. Fire. Cities.”

“What do you expect?” Kronos asked. “A blacksmith built their brains.”

“You call mashing lizard, squirrel, and monkey brains together building?”

Kronos laughed. “They call him The Creator.”

“They won’t for long.” Gaia yawned. “Wake me when they’ve forgotten him.”