Relax by the poolside with these flash fiction treats! Please enjoy “The Case of the Stolen Slime,” “Teacher Evaluation Results,” and “The Uplift Candidate”… and also “Playing Grubs” from Armadillocon’s first-ever writing contest! Three agonizing hours in the Paradise Lucky, the largest casino along the gold-plated boardwalk in the city of Tzkilth. It was decorated in dark greens and teals, and the air was warm with harnessed magic. Three bloody hours. And still nothing. “Come on.” Ageetha eyed the giant grub in the center of the table. It was bright purple, with spikes on its thorax. Odd. They didn’t grow…

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