Tom Swanson, new owner of a genuine magic lamp, learns the hard way that every wish has a price.This short story is also available in "Infinite Dimensions," a new anthology by Derek Powell.
I enjoyed this clever spin on the much loved tale of genie in a bottle, get your three wishes immensely. Everything has a price and everyone has a motive. Very fun and well written short.
This is a "grown-up fairytale" lacking the HEA. If you're not looking for uplifting, but just a short, interesting story, then, this deserves 4 stars. I expected more, and the ending left me feeling gypped. That said, it was well-written, and it was clever.