Terms May Apply by Keith A Pearson



Summary

What would you give for a wish to come true? Your left arm? Your most cherished possession? Your last crumb of integrity?



Kyle Hammond is suffering a surprise birthday party he really didn’t want. As he blows out the candles on his cake, he makes a token wish. Three days later, to his utter astonishment, that wish comes true.



All his problems solved, Kyle is busy counting his blessings when a gaunt pensioner turns up at his door unannounced. The stranger then confounds Kyle by claiming credit for his recent good fortune, followed by a bizarre declaration … when Edmund Wishkin grants a wish, there’s always a price to pay.



Whether he believes the old man or not, Kyle is about to discover the true cost of a wish fulfilled.





Published: December 17th 2020