Razors and Rust

by Nic Widhalm

Diego Santos will never forget the day he met Sir Wentworth Atlee.He had spent his whole life reading about the legendary recluse, but never expected to meet him. Until one day Diego is summoned to Atlee's palatial estate. There, he discovers that Atlee has developed a plan that will change everything we know about life and death. It will unlock the deepest mysteries of the universe. Roll back time itself.Or, at least that's what Atlee says.And all he needs is a pyramid...

21 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 9, 2012

About the author

Nic Widhalm is based out of Colorado, and specializes in stories of change, juxtaposition, and things that go bump in the night. You can find him online at nicwidhalm.com

Reviews

[Clare Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an entertaining short story, which grips you with the same sense of obsession that drives the central characters. The story is told from the viewpoint of archeologist Diego Santos, who is contracted by an eccentric billionaire to help him cheat death.

Diego's point of view is engaging and at times poignant as he succumbs to the obsession that drives his employer. It's a destructive compulsion that reminded me of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', with just as much a sense of tragedy. Yet, unlike 'Frankenstein', there is also plenty of hope in this carefully crafted story.

I would heartily recommend this story to anyone who enjoys strong characters, a sense of mystery, or is interested in fringe science.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the 'whoa! Wait...what?' reaction I had when I finished this. The story was short, and was a perfect read before bed. Books that tantalize my 'what if' and 'I wonder' side, and do it well, tend to be favorites.

Yeah, there are a few misused words, but few authors who are self-published can afford the exorbitant rates professional editors charge. (On that note, it's easy to find beta-readers who will find these things.)