The story of the Djinn and Zennie
Zennie And the Djinn By Trevor R. Wilson (his only time travel story) All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental (and sad for we should all do our part in fighting hunger and poverty!). Zennie quickly loaded the last bag and box into her car's trunk, slamming the lid twice, praying it wouldn’t pop open again. Her vehicle was on its last legs, barely holding on. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, she volunteered at the food bank before heading to the thrift shop where she worked afternoons. Volunteering there was her only way to gather enough food to keep malnutrition at bay for herself and her three daughters. Despite her meager income, Zennie made just enough to disqualify her from government assistance, including food stamps. As a widowed mother, every dollar counted toward keeping the lights on and a roof over their heads. Frivolities like cable TV, Xbox games, or even a...