By JJ Collins
“You lose, gambler.” Hades sneered as he yanked on Mikkos’ soul, but it wouldn’t budge. Hades glowered at his scribe, Orcus.
“Beg pardon, your Darkness…there seems to be a dispute concerning proper ownership.”
Hades fumed as Orcus dug through a sheaf of documents.
“Yes,” Orcus confirmed, “it seems the soul was also lost to Ramses in a game of dice.”
The Underlord’s eyes blazed with fury.
Orcus shrank back, but read on. “Well…it seems Ramses then forfeited it to Hera, who then pawned it to Eros— Gosh, this file is a mess!”
Hades roared, but Mikkos only snickered.
“Bureaucracy is hell.”
Loved it!!
Clever and well-crafted.
You must have thought of and written this story while trying to find out the name of your city councilman. Well disguised story. Give us more!
Good one!
Very clever and well crafted. Well done!
Outstanding. Funny, insightful, and hellishly good writing.
Great story. Loved it!