Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #18 September 2015 | Page 83

THE GYPSY

While they were waiting, Tim pulled out his
Coach device.

A Homage to The
Twilight Zone

“It’s a new gadget than can do pretty much
anything. It has a huge knowledge base. Watch.
Coach, what is today’s weather going to be?”

By John Altson and Bob
Lee

“What’s that, Tim?”

“Sunny, high 85 degrees, winds from the northeast at eight miles per hour.”
“Ooh. Can it tell my fortune? I’m a Taurus.”
“Coach. What is today’s fortune for a Taurus?”

Tim looked over at his lovely new bride, Su“There’s a new application called ‘The Gypsy’
zie. Their wedding was an hour behind them and had
that will provide that information. Would you like me
been a bit tacky, but the singing Elvis impersonator for to download it?”
the ceremony had been worth it.
“Yes, dow