Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Holding” by Ryan Bliss "Now just relax, Mr. Klempf. This will sting for a moment." She slid the IV needle into the bulging vein on his arm. "There we go. Squeeze the ball and you'll be done in a few minutes. Thank you for donating … Continue reading First Blood, by Jeff Colburn →