The time traveler found the genie’s lamp.

“You have one wish,” she said.

“I wish for zargon crystals so I can return to my time.”

The genie shrugged, embarrassed.

“What about some protofongles?”

The genie sighed. “Here’s some gold, a castle, and a gorgeous wife. That’s gonna have to do.”

This is the seventh in a series of stories from King Kool, who has previously contributed multiple other series.