This is the next in the series of blog posts that I’m doing for the Middlings Bundle (http://www.bundlerabbit.com).

I don’t know Sherry personally. I met her through the owner of the Bundle Rabbit site, Chuck. However, I liked her website (http://www.sherrydramsey.com/) I also liked her voice, and her work. She graciously accepted my invitation to be in the bundle. I am looking forward to reading more of her stories in the future!

Waiting to Fly

The bright, bejeweled electronic bird circled and spun one last time above my head, then dropped like a stone. With a flourish of my right hand, I reached up and pretended to pluck it out of the air. With my left, I furtively tugged open the concealed pocket in the rear of my coat and let the gadget fall inside, drawn to the beacon nestled inside the pocket.

With all eyes in the concourse crowd transfixed on my clasped right hand, I opened it slowly, revealing that the bird had disappeared. The gathered children, who had initially looked greenish and lethargic after their recent space travel, now erupted in squeals and laughter while even the tired adults smiled and clapped. I bowed theatrically, sweeping off my tall black top hat. I deposited it with practised carelessness, open end up, on the metal decking at my feet. Then I began tidying my props, feigning indifference but listening hard for the telltale chatter of plastic credit chips landing inside. I smiled with relief as the impromptu audience showed their appreciation.

Siren is only available in the Middlings Bundle, which is only available for a limited time. http://www.bundlerabbit.com/middlings-sampler/