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“The game is five card stud.” Billy announced to all men seated at the table. “Highest door card opens the bet.” Karl and Denny were in. Three of the four MWG soldiers couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play cards with the legendary Handsome Billy.…

“Hit me!” Demanded Billy “Hit me again.” “Okay, I’ll stick.” The dealer went around the table. Though a simple mechanical engine, she was quite skilled and knew the game well, complete with two metal arms, a synthesized voice, and a bow tie; for nua…

I slammed the storage unit closed and quickly snapped the padlock together, careful to double check myself with a hard tug. I grabbed the last two boxes, now soaked under the cold and heavy rain. My hair dripped in front of my eyes. The sound of squ…