The Dragon Project
ShortStory 3,860 words Recommended by 4 award/anthology sources
"I want you to make a dragon for me,” the client said. “I need it ready to go by February first.” Dragon, Feb 1, I wrote down on the paper pad I use to take notes during video meetings. Also to doodle. I’ve always had trouble paying attention in client meetings, which is why I’m the bioengineer and not the manager."
Quasar links out; the story lives on Clarkesworld, where the author gets the click.