First Through the Post

by Mike Lewis

Tony is a mailer; someone who sends themselves through the vacuum tube postal system in a box for the fun and thrill of the challenge.When Brandon, a brash young American arrives at the Mailers' hangout, Tommy' cafe, and starts to make a move on Claire, Tony's almost girlfriend; Tony decides to call his bluff and challenges him to a race through the London network.Even if it means going through the dreaded King's Cross hub....This 4,300 word Science Fiction short Story was first published in On Spec magazine.4 Stars - "An inventive and amusing idea, neatly handled". This story is included in the anthology "The Smell of Magic and Other Stories"

16 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 23, 2011

Reviews

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting idea! I wish it had been longer.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bizarre story about people who mail themselves through a futuristic post office.
Interesting premise and well-executed.