“BETTER AT IT”: THE HUMAN STAIN. Part one of the story with the aliens. This is going to be very short: three sections, all as short as this first one. If you are expecting a plot, I strongly suggest you revise your expectations. There’s a paragraph or two in this section where the prose gets soggy, and I’m not sure if that’s a usable effect or just bad writing. Your comments and (esp.) criticisms are, as always, most welcome. There are many things about this story that I like, and it requires minimal time investment. Click here to begin….