Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #18 September 2015 | Page 85

“Suzie, this is ridiculous. I recognize those
answers. They’re just Magic 8 Ball answers. Let’s pay
and leave.”

Johnny shuddered as he reached over and
turned off his Coach device. I’m not that desperate
yet, he thought.

“No, Tim. That answer about our car being
stolen and watching out for a
stranger aren’t standard answers. It knows things! Gypsy,
what’s the fastest safe way for
us to leave?”
again.”

“Concentrate and ask

“Gypsy, if we leave
the car, can we get out of here
safely?”
Coach noted that an
Eden business partner ad for a
car rental company was available. “There is a car rental
establishment three doors down
to your left. Rent a car. Run
now. It is the safest option. Ask
again tomorrow for further
advice.”
Suzie grabbed Tim’s
hand and dragged him to the
car rental place. Soon they
were miles away from the diner
and their car.
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Johnny’s Coach pinged
on the seat next to him as he
was driving. “Johnny, I have
updated information. That
convertible that you saw is now
an abandoned vehicle. If you
would like to go back, I can
provide instructions on how to
hot wire it. You could have a
luxury car of your own now.”

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