I submitted this to a contest: the Rhyming Story Challenge 2022. 8 days to create a 600-word rhyming story, incorporating the prompts of an assigned Genre (Sci-Fi), Theme (Adrift) and Emotion (Insignificant). Waiting to see if I advance to subsequent rounds!
Category: Rhyme
A-Peel-ing Behavior
Scientists anticipate the onset of the singularity will encompass a well-balanced diet.
Come and Flamingo
Something escaped confinement -- yet isn't considered a fugitive.