Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #12 March 2015 | Page 36

came over me, different people and places. But all had
this.” She pointed to the amulet. “And a soft song like
voice kept saying something. And that is the last thing
I remember before opening my eyes. Now my wound
is gone.” She pointed to the hole in her blouse. Jake
didn’t interrupt her. “It closed with a flash of green.”
She looked back at Jake. “What does it all mean?”
It was then that Vincent got up. His smile was even
bigger now. He walked over to Margo, placing a finger
on her nose. “Pretty lady.” Margo glanced at Jake who
motioned to her that it was fine. Vincent removed his

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finger. “Pretty lady not alone anymore.” He smiled
again. “Pretty lady has a friend.”
“What friend, Vincent?” Jake asked.
“A big and swirly friend.” Vincent’s eyes went out of
focus for a moment. He lost his balance, and swayed
to one side. Margo grabbed him by the hand. He
looked at her, then spoke in a more normal voice. “It
was lonely. It heard your call. It brought you back, and
braided your fates together. You and the Nexus are the
same now. It’s in your head.”