Gateway to Nifleheim (The Harbinger of Doom Saga, #1)

by Glenn G. Thater

“With those dangers, why do folks build outside the walls?” “Because their memories aren’t long enough for their own good,” said Ob. “Or else they’re just stupid.”

“Probably got his head stuck in a rice picker,” said Ob. “It’s been known to happen.”

Ripped bodily from "The City On The Edge of Forever.D

Next you’ll have killer bunnies down on us, maybe a rabid unicorn or two, and a hive of murder hornets.

And now a Jimmy Carter / media reference.

“Sending men off to battle isn’t the same as moving pieces on a game board, my boy,” said Ob. “Game tokens stand lonesome, no history, no future, no connection to anyone or anything. It’s not that way with real soldiers.