Tribe

By Ben Langdon

As an uberhuman replicator, Carlos is able to peel another copy of himself whenever he needs company or back-up. However, someone wants to test the extent of these abilities by systematically assassinating his 'tribe' while on holiday in Puerto Rico.

A short story exploring some of the complications (and opportunities) facing a man who can make copies of himself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ben Langdon
• Release date: Apr 7, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476039077

Ben Langdon

Ben Langdon lives and works in Portland, Australia. As well as writing short fiction, he is working on a novel, growing three children (heroes-in-training) and teaching at the local high school.

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Tribe

Ben Langdon

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ISBN 9781476039077

Copyright 2012 Ben Langdon

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Blood always tastes bitter when it's your own.

The broken rib was still stinging, and Carlos wiped his arm across his forehead, smearing the line of blood which had risen in the wake of the razor-tipped whip. His other hand felt the rough surface of the brick and pushed away from it, forcing himself to stand and face the gang of youths who stood across the width of the alley.

"Vayase, Carlos said softly and sucked on his bloody lip. Go away and you won't get hurt."

The youths laughed. They moved like hunting dogs.

He had been in Puerto Rico for less than a week and already he was getting into a fight, and it wouldn't matter that this time it wasn't his fault. His government handler wouldn't care. She loved to smirk at him from across police reports and reprimands.

The trouble had started in some bar