The Unicorn’s Last Gift

This is the other Age Of Unicorns story I mentioned yesterday, the one with the slightly squishy middle that I wrote in, like, 2016 maybe?? Nevertheless, enjoy

 “I’M SORRY,” THE DOCTOR said softly as we stood in the hallway outside my apartment. “There’s nothing else I can try. Nothing’s working any more. Your only chance is one of them.”

My throat tightened and my fingers fisted at my sides. I nodded. “Thanks,” I said. “For trying.”

He gave a curt nod by way of farewell and headed...