Devil in the Dollhouse: A Sandman Slim Story by Richard Kadrey

come back with us. Why not ride in my limousine with me? It’s very comfortable and roomy.”
    All the councilors travel in individual limos and vans between a dozen guard vehicles. It’s like the president, the pope, and Madonna cruising town with a company of demon Wyatt Earps riding shotgun.
    “Thanks, but I have my own way back.”
    “You don’t trust me.”
    “Would you?”
    She picks up her bag.
    “Probably not.”
    “Anyway, I like to clear my head after a meeting.”
    “Of course. I’ll see you in three days.”
    “It’s a date.”
    She slides a leather satchel over her shoulder. Rumor is that the leather is the tanned skin of an old political opponent.
    I call after her.
    “One more thing. I know one of you is gunning for me. When I find out who it is, I’m going to stuff their skull with skyrockets and set them off like the Fourth of July. Feel free to tell the others. Or keep it to yourself. You’re smart. You’ll know which is best.”
    She raises her eyebrows slightly. This time in amusement. She gives me a brief smile and walks out.
    Of course she’s not going to tell the others. Just like none of them said a word to her when I told them.

 
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    Excerpt from Devil Said Bang copyright © 2012 by Richard Kadrey.
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