Author

Bronson D. Beatty

Bronson D. Beatty is a put-upon MFA student from Utah who sorely misses his free time. When not studying or writing fiction, he sometimes works as a freelance journalist and writer for the video game industry. This is his first professional fiction publication.

The Hand

A hand of five trumps--a rarity indeed. I held The Lovers, signifying a choice between two paths, and The Tower for misfortune. The Wheel, which spun fate. The Magician, poised with promise, and The Moon, which masked turmoil behind illusion. "Will you trade?" the Dealer asked.…