There’s supposed to be a rush of euphoria. His heart should begin to beat faster. Abram sighs and turns the infant’s metal skeleton over in his hands, waiting for something. Maybe after he adds the muscles and skin, he’ll feel … Continue reading
Natalie stood in a hallway so long, she couldn’t see where it ended. The hallway was all dark hardwood floors and stark white walls. She had no idea where she was or how she got there, but for a moment, … Continue reading
I wish I’d never seen the things. I wish I’d never gotten into this business. Now it’s too late. “You ready for this?” Martin said. (I won’t use any last names. I can’t bring myself to rat out … Continue reading
I needed to see the Godmother. The Godmother would fix everything. She would make it all stop hurting. She would make him love me. The Godmother grants wishes to those with worthy causes. And what could be a more worthy … Continue reading
In ten minutes, the world was going to end. Henry watched the news, barely believing it was actually happening. If reports hadn’t been on every channel, every affiliate turned into the national news, he might have thought it was all … Continue reading