One Night in London — Ian Whates

Set in an uneasy future where Britain cosies up ever closer to China. Kyle is ex Special Forces and now earns a living as a freelance courier for those who want to know their parcels are well protected. Picking up a delivery from a seedy man in one of London's seediest clubs may just be the biggest mistake of his life. Bio-enhanced thugs and a seductive femme-fatale are determined to ensure that the package never reaches its destination. Once Kyle learns what the package is said to contain he can understand why, but he's not about to let that stop him...

An explosive short story of the near future, featuring intrigue, sex and violence.