Flash Fiction Challenge Redux

Flash Fiction Challenge: Cogita Ergo Animal

An animal (singular) achieves full intelligence and self-awareness through any means - science, magic, unknown. What does it do? How does its life change? Is it a blessing or a curse? Comedy or Tragedy?

You have up to 1500 words to tell this animal's story.

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This was the "Flash Fiction" Challenge this week.

*From Terrible Minds