These stories were written for a Challenge on the Prey For Us Message Board. The idea was to remix the Prey story with some fairy tale element. I got a little over-inspired. These are slightly changed--I couldn’t resist a few touch-ups--but they are basically the same stories.

THE QUARTET: Angelicus, Imbrium, Interface, Spinner

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Tom leaned against the counter, eyes narrowed a bit in thought. “So the bay’s transportation service is subsidized?”

Sloan nodded and took a sip of tea from the mug she held. “They’re hoping that the commuter system will become popular enough to be profitable, but at the moment the city has to pay for it.”

“And the councilwoman was the one responsible for the project?” Tom folded his arms, watching her.

“Yeah.” Sloan set down the mug. “Why are you so interested in a bunch of boats?”

“Just trying to get it straight.” The faintest hint of a smile played over his face. “So what you’re saying is...”

Sloan looked up. “Is what?”

“The councilwoman is the ferry godmother?” He grinned; he couldn’t help it.

“Tom!!”

He started to laugh, and she had to join in.

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