Nucleon — David D. Levine

Inspiration, like love, strikes when you least expect it. When Phil goes seeking that creative spark in a junkyard, he discovers not only just the right thing, he discovers a rare and very specific kind of magic. "Nucleon" first appeared in Interzone, was chosen for Year's Best Fantasy #2, and won the James White Award.

"Nucleon," a short story, is also available as part of Space Magic, an award-winning collection of science fiction and fantasy stories by David D. Levine.