The Gift of Fire and On the Head of a Pin (From Crosstown to Oblivion)

Two speculative fiction stories in one volume featuring ordinary people confronted with transformative discoveries. The Gift of Fire: In ancient mythology, Prometheus was punished by the gods for giving humans fire and knowledge. Bound to a rock, an eagle consumed his immortal body daily as punishment for elevating mankind. In this story, those chains break, and Prometheus escapes his eternal prison into present-day South Central Los Angeles. On the Head of a Pin: Joshua Winterland and Ana Fried work at Jennings-Tremont Enterprises, where they make a significant discovery. JTE develops advanced animatronics editing technology capable of creating high-end films indistinguishable from live-action footage, allowing deceased actors to appear alongside contemporary stars. One night, Joshua and Ana detect something unusual within the rendered footage—an entity that draws them into a new reality beyond their known world.