I am at a loss for words to describe my lack of eagerness to go there. - Charles Stross

Story of my life. I wasted nearly a decade before I realized that life is not a game and there are no save points or second chances.

He stabs at the mouse mat with one finger and I wince. But instead of fat purple sparks and a hideous soul-sucking manifestation, it simply wakes up his Windows box. (Not that there’s much difference.)

Bet you he’s a smart sociopath, the kind that does well in midlevel management, all fur coat and no knickers—and willing to shed blood without a second thought if it’s to defend his position.