The Magician's HotelbyMatt Zurbo Dedicated to Nicko It’s 1932. A small Hungarian boy steps off an Italian cargo ship. He’s spent his entire life either surrounded by war, or on the run from it. Finally landing in a brave new world, he looks at the steam and towers, takes in the paved streets stained with … Continue reading Bonus 15: The Magician’s Hotel (a novella)

A Human For a Heart II by Matt Zurbo Lilah was a loner. She often found people strange. They made her feel different, frustrated. Always.    Sure, there were problems in the world - viruses, droughts, but in cities like hers, most neighbourhoods were obsessed with the monsters. News headlines shouted! The angry grumbled! People … Continue reading Bonus 14: A Human for a Heart II

Ants In Pants by Matt Zurbo For Coach Luke put ants down his pants! YOW! “Why did you do that?” everybody asked, this most peculiar cat. At first he felt them wiggle, as they ran everywhere, climbing all about his red underwear. He looked at the crowd, all still, watching him, safe, quiet, dull; things … Continue reading Bonus 13: Ants In Pants

A Town Called Hup by Matt Zurbo Jules liked to stroll, to places here and there, until he found a town, with a little flair. In a small village called Hup, down in a deep valley, he met a population, who seemed very savvy! “Why walk?” they declared. “Where’s the fun in that? “Bounce, hop, … Continue reading Bonus 12: A Town Called Hup