While the story of Sam Bailey needs to involve an element of fantasy, that fantasy isn't particularly flashy. Here's a man who has outlived every other human being he's ever known, and who doesn't really have a clue why and how. When push comes to shove, he's willing to leave well enough alone. Sam's problem, in a nutshell, is that he can't trust the world to do the same.
There's something marvelously grumpy and fairy-tale about Sam as a character, and it's a huge part of why we love this story. Cottage magic is what we're peddling. An immortal and a cab driver walk into a bar, and...
On the one hand, this raises the very promising question of what other strange miracles are taking place in the world of Sam Bailey. On the other hand, it puts a very intimate spin on anything that comes up. If there are vampires in this world, there's no way they're living in coffins. Possessive demons would be more concerned with conquering individual souls than taking over the world.
In the world of Sam Bailey, everything happens on a personal scale. Is life any different?
What kinds of myths and legends would you like to see in the world of Sam Bailey? Discuss it here.
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