part iii: Heads and Tails
Stephen woke up to a flashing light and an accompanying click click click “Hey stop doing that; you’ll scare him,” a woman said gently. The clicking…
Part i: At the End of the Subway
Stephen had always wondered what happens when a subway train gets to its last stop. Did it go backward? Did it make a magical U-turn? Of course, he could have…
Magic Works
“The tavern is very crowded this evening,” commented Tanykin the Tenacious. “Are you sure this is going to work?” Lelaya the Lovely smiled, adjusted her blouse…
The Dollar
I have had better coffee, but the cherry pie was good, and the waitress was cute and friendly. Standing, I pulled some coins from my pocket. One of the coins…
Tricks, Illusions, and The Devil's Tongue
With a delicate touch, he moved the coffee machine to the shadows, adding an additional pat of affection. Now centered in the dimly lit space behind the…