Monthly Archives: October 2009

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 …

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 …

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 …