Mrs. Robinson looked at the picture that Persephone King was drawing. “You have four men in your picture.” Seph–as all the kids called her because Persephone was too difficult for the elementary school kids to pronounce–looked up at Mrs. Robinson. “I have three daddies and Uncle Mike.” She’d met two… Continue reading
Jack felt exposed. He knew the guys were ready or at least they would be. He hoped. The book was in a backpack slung over his shoulder. It wasn’t magic on its own, but it held magic symbols. He didn’t know if his new curse would take away the magic…. Continue reading
Mike didn’t turn around when the door to the library opened. He put aside the paper he read and lifted his head. Still not turning around, he said flatly, “Jamie.” “You wanted to see me?” He finally turned around. Standing at arm’s reach, the red-headed Irishman looked straight at him,… Continue reading
“Mike?” “Down here,” called Mike, turning from the bookshelf. He went up the stairs and met Jack at the top. “How did–” Jack held out his hand, something in his fist. Mike put out his hand, palm up, and Jack dropped the bracelet into his hand. “I’m contaminated.” Mike took… Continue reading
“Hmmm.” Jack held his sore arm. Vulkan was not the best phlebotomist, having jammed the syringe into his vein like a vulture ripping out his inner elbow. He took five tubes, a few swabs from inside his mouth. And now he was on the other side of the lab looking… Continue reading
Jack thought this was the most stupid idea, ever. But Mike said it would work. Jack wore a belt that had magical symbols on it, and didn’t do anything but improve his strength. He walked around Ren Cen, hanging out in different places, watching. Waiting for that robot to appear…. Continue reading
Reynard Johanssen got off the elevator and entered the chill of the underground cave. He had already passed the guard-runes and video surveillance and found himself facing a long hall with laser lights cris-crossing the floor and walls. He took a breath. He put a hand on a pad, and… Continue reading
“I hope there’s room on the street for him to park,” said his mom. She stirred the milk slowly, making sure it wouldn’t stick to the pan as it warmed. “He’ll be a little surprised to see Kelvin, I’d think.” “I can move my car if you want,” said Kelvin…. Continue reading
Mike stepped into Lenormand’s office. “This is a first, you calling me.” Mike sat down on the couch and stretched out. “What’s up?” Lenormand sat down in the chair across from him. “I had a couple of visits from Teddy.” Mike pursed his lips. “Okay.” “He told me a few… Continue reading
Mike hadn’t created a familiar since he first joined the Circle of Thorns. But the spell was easy, and once he started it, it all came flooding back to him. He chose his brother’s old “totem” animal, a raven. Common enough in Vibora Bay. The spirit raven that came to… Continue reading