Alek Javier fantastic stories short stories Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Hansel and Gretel by Alek Javier Alek Javier's rather odd modernisation of the Hansel and Gretel fairytale, set in a World War II concentration camp. The whistle of an approaching train emanated through the silence of the yard. As the train slowed to a halt, the cars opened. The poor souls who emerged dazed and confused from the train cars were greeted by shouts of German, rifle butts, and the sight of an old, rusty sign bea… Read more Labels: Alek Javier fantastic stories short stories 8 comments: