Thom stared down at the desk in consternation. He was the Chief Bomb Disposal Technician for the CPD. Of course, up until now the title had been a joke. Explosives, along with most other kinds of weapons, not only didn't exist in The City, but couldn't. He was no coder, but Thom was an expert in real-world explosives and demolitions, so he was the best they had. As he examined the device, complete with clock face, wire coils, and red sticks he was sure that this was something else altogether. Form and function in The City were becoming unstuck.s
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The City
Science Fiction"O'Donnell builds a world both enticing and unsettling...The City remains full of surprises at every turn." -JRD Skinner, "Flashpulp" Winner of The 2017 Ooorah Award for Best Cyberpunk! WELCOME TO THE CITY... The City is a place beyond the rea...