The wealthy CEO of a failing corporation, Magnus is about to lose everything. He's tried everything in his power to turn things around, to no avail. Now he's willing to try other powers. Darker powers.
But the demon who answers his call may not be as cooperative as he expects.
They have a history, her and Magnus. She wasn't always a demon. She accepted Hell's job offer for a reason. What Magnus did to her as a human left her with a burning desire for revenge... a desire only Hell could fulfill.
She's about to receive her payment. And Magnus's bill is about to come due.
This short story is 3,600 words long. It is also available in Devil's Bargains, a short story collection.
