How to Avoid Death on a Daily Basis
“I would if I could find her!”
“Colin,” said Claire, “make a light.”
“I’m trying,” I said. “It’s not working.” As soon as my light had gone out I made the finger movements to bring it back, but nothing happened.
“Try harder,” said Claire, which really didn’t help.
“If it won’t work there’s nothing I can do about it. Maybe magic doesn’t work in here.”
“I remember a Spider-man movie,” said Dudley from somewhere on my left, “where he lost his powers because he began doubting himself. Maybe Colin just needs to believe.”