Nefertiti Express

Jacob took a long slow pull on his cigar before taking a sip of brandy. He stared out his office window at the giant steam engine outside. It hardly seemed possible that this would be its last run. He turned from the window as his business partner entered the office.
“I’ve some [...]

Billy McGee’s Tall Tale

It’s a foggy night. I know, lame, right? I only mention it because it’s a particularly dense fog. The street I’m on has only two lights, adding to the ominous feeling that someone is behind me. There are no foot steps, but I hear a sort of odd breathing. A [...]

Wizard’s Last Hope

I grasped my thumb and pulled. It separated at the knuckle with ease.
“Wow!” said Emily with eyes as big as saucers. “That’s brilliant! How’d you do that?”
“It’s simple, watch.” I turned my arm so my palm was facing her then bent my thumb back.
“Now, take your other hand and put your [...]