Temptation, indulgence, exploration and shortcuts. Love and compulsion. An ocean in Kansas, the Magic Lino, the real story behind the one told by Robert Louis Stevenson, a chef dying of ennui, gathering bluebirds, paying with candywrap. And the greatest story ever told--by Asher E. Treat, of course. The glorious chaos of singing, prancing, perfumed and stinking, the dead and the busy, tragic and achingly otherwise-life itself.
Angela Pendergast, escapee from the Australian bush, grew up with the smell of hot mutton fat in her hair, the thought of her teeth crunching a cold Tim Tam chocolate biscuit-the height of decadent frivolity. Now, though her tastes have grown and she knows absolutely what she wants, her life is embarrassingly stuck. So when the Devil drops into her bedroom in her sharehouse in inner-city Sydney with a contract in hand, she signs. He's got only a Hell's week to fulfil his side, but in the meantime he must chaperone her-or is it the other way around?
Exploring the intersection of humanity and technology, this collection delves into moral complexities and futuristic visions. Readers will embark on an odyssey through various dimensions, encountering thought-provoking scenarios that challenge perceptions of the future. Each story in Forbidden Futures 10 invites a deep reflection on what lies ahead in our evolving world.
The narrative explores a whimsical yet thought-provoking premise where Death decides to take a break, leading to unexpected consequences for the living. As characters navigate the chaos that ensues, themes of mortality, the value of life, and the human experience are examined. The story intertwines humor with poignant moments, compelling readers to reflect on their own lives and the inevitability of death, all while embarking on a fantastical journey that challenges perceptions of existence and the afterlife.