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The Vending Machine of Doom

A William Emmerian Short Story

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David R.R. Greenberg
May 10, 2025
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Author’s Note: This is the second published William Emmerian short story. To read the first, click here.


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William Emmerian—Immortal Sorcerer, Wraithsbane, Night Hunter, Last Sword of Avalon, Prince of the Fallen Kingdom—peered owlishly at the contents of the vending machine, his brow furrowed, ice-blue eyes narrowed in cold analysis.

“Yes,” said he, stroking his chin, “this vending machine is undoubtedly accursed.”

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