Sophie Saves the World

Tending bar couldn't prepare her for an adventure through the universe. Who knew? When someone walks through Sophie's bathroom wall, the hardworking bartender is understandably confused. First, because someone walked through the seemingly solid wall of her bathroom. And second, because that someone is small and green, smells weirdly like peppermint, and says his name is Gerald. He also claims she needs to save his world. Sophie does not consider herself the world-saving type. In fact, she would argue she is the least qualified world-saving person to ever be offered the opportunity to save a world. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. Bravery rises at the strangest times, in the strangest places, though. So maybe a plucky bartender from Las Vegas really can save the world. Or at least not die trying. Author's Note: This story is also published in the collection HAUNTS AND HOWLS AND JESTERS BELLS.