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Drew Bankston
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The Imagination Stone
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Signs of the End
There are certain signs and indicators that things are not going well at work. Small things that tug at your subconscious or make your stomach just a little uneasy. Let's face it, no one likes to get fired. No one likes losing their job unless they just don't care. It's one of those "beyond you control" moments. One would expect Williams to see this, but he's just new enough. See if you would see the signs in this short excerpt from my upcoming book, "The Imagination Stone" and watch for it being launched next month!
Book Excerpt
The Imagination Stone
Corbett looked up, slightly annoyed, and motioned for the young man to enter. “Come in. Have a seat. We have all day but I don’t want things to go that long.”
“Sir?” Williams asked, confused at the statement.
“Did I not make myself clear? Have I made a mistake in promoting you? Come in, sit down and give me your immediate attention. Now!”
“Yes sir!” Williams ran into the room and sat at the table. He was just new enough that he was impressed by the lavish surrounding and grinned openly at the fact that he could see himself in the tabletop. He looked at Corbett and smiled. He was young and looked almost boyish.
“Williams, you know everyone at this table, do you not?” Corbett looked bored.
“Yes sir!” Williams glanced quickly at the bedraggled men assembled at the table.
“And Williams, you understand that I just fired someone?”
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