“Jumping the Shark” sidles up and snaps its jaws shut in Birdy 127, July 2024, with art by Ryane Rose. Never thought a shark would be this goddamn chatty.
The gate’s stuck. But look, Jumping’s implant is fully functional. If he gets close to the gate, he’s going to get a nasty shock. Controlling the subject’s behavior is the whole point of the study.
I know the point of the study, I’m just not comfortable with — oh Jesus.
What is it?
It’s here, the shark’s in the tank. I’m getting out. I’m—
(screaming)
THE FELL AND THE FAE 