Horror Haiku Club Prompt
August 25 - The Thing
An alien species discovered in Antarctica that assimilates and imitates other organisms.
Your prompt is THE THING.
But how do I know
If I’m me or a monster
Will you look inside?
How will you know who’s real, and who’s an imposter?
A change is coming.
My prospects are looking up.
Today I will be you.
The film was based (loosely) on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell, the most influential editor in the history of speculative fiction...