I usually don’t take castle jobs. They’re too big, too flashy, too front page. In my line of work, you want folks to say, “Nate Parker, who the devil is that?” rather than, “Oh, Nate Parker? Lovely warlock. Heard about his Rembrandt heist.” Continue reading “The Third Job” by EJ Sidle

“As US citizens we all have duties to protect the country we love. But as future dentists, you carry with you an additional burden.” Continue reading “The Root Canals of Mars” by Robert Bagnall

“Actually, my name’s not Schwartz, it’s Schlangen, nor am I with Building, but, yes, I did give you everything.” He smiled. “Care to hear my story of your life?” Continue reading “Paying Paul” by Stephen S. Power

Already the cold flagstones of the ancient hall lay befouled by an inch-thick layer of droppings and shed feathers. A little light might not be a bad thing. Though, once the roof went, the rest of the timbers were sure to follow; rotting in the rain, the wind, and the snow. Continue reading “Ruin” by Liam Hogan