We neared the scorching surface. A thin barrier of air kept the spaceship from burning.

We opened the door and released the trussed and blindfolded King. He disappeared in a cloud of ash and cinder.

The despot met his death. The world will be a better place.

We said so.

Gordon Miller is a visual artist and writer living in Oakville, Ontario. He has published Kokum’s Gift, a unique publication of Cree and Ojibway culture, spirituality, and tradition which combines art, poetry and a photograph collection. His second book, Gold and Salvation, was published in September 2015. His next book, The Adventures of a Boy Named Wish, is a creative non-fiction account of a boy living a carefree and idyllic life in Northern Ontario. His short stories, award winning poetry and artwork have been published in various magazines and electronic journals. Gordon has been a recipient of two Ontario Art Council publishing grants.