The Ferry Across Willow Vale By Andy Zimmer Jacob’s hands gripped the railing as the last of the passengers stepped onto the ferry. The lake stretched wide before him, fog curling along the water, soft industrial hums drifting from the city behind. His airship creaked under the weight of both people and responsibility, and a knot of tension tightened in his chest. He hated feeling unprepared, hated that he couldn’t smooth over every flaw, every uncertain gust of wind. From th

Enclosed By Andy Zimmer   BAM! BANG! CLANG!   “WOULD YOU QUIT IT ALREADY?!”   A tall man held an umbrella up above his head stopping midair with his swing into the control dash that was sparking. He turned a menacing glare on his companion who was slumped on the floor with blood streaming down his face from a head wound.   “It’s not going to open the doors if you break it anymore dumbass.” The slumped man sighed out in exasperation.   “Well what do you expect me to do? We’re

Survival By Andy Zimmer “Oh god we’re gonna die.” “ Shhh!” “What do we do?” “Shut up!” “They followed you back didn’t they!” “I said shut up!”   A pair of teens sat huddle inside a cupboard under a kitchen sink as a pair of heavy boots slowly trodded closer. Through a crack in cupboard door, they could see the bloody boots moving across the kitchen floor, kicking debris and garbage as they went. Both teens cover each others' mouths and held their breaths.   “ Did you find the