fantasy

“I have a talent. Talent is probably not the best way to describe this ability. Frankly, I create things from my imagination. I know… I know that sounds tame, pink elephants and cutesy things but I’ve always been a fearful person. That monster in your closet or the monster under the bed… Not things you want to have become real. I wish I could imagine pink elephants but they would probably trample me.” Redd Church

A second large piece of plywood crashed to the floor, the sound echoed through the small building like a gunshot. Cracks spidered out across the laminated glass. Some sections bowed inward, ready to collapse.

Subject: Erik Ashford. Location: Abandoned retail sector. A Harrow designated “Gary” has breached basic restraint protocols. A child’s voice reported on site. Source unknown.

Case file BA-CR-0012. Dr. Gabriel Loren Cross. Charges: attempted augmentation of a living organism. Proceedings suspended — incident recorded.