The Wishnik
Kurt Newton, Digital Fiction
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· 1 ratings · 210 pages · Published: 01 Jan 2006
With news that his father has fallen ill, Kenny casts a wish into the night. For the well-being of everyone involved, Kenny wishes his abusive, tyrannical father dead. When the wish comes true, and good fortune begins to shine upon his family, Kenny believes that his unbelievable luck is merely coincidence.
It is not.
An encounter with a demonic creature – a wishnik – in the woods behind his home, confirms that his fortunes have a sinister origin. The wishnik informs Kenny it's time for him to fulfill his part of the bargain. The good news is the wishnik wants only one thing: to be fed.
The bad news is its hunger is insatiable.