Guitar Heroes

An urban fantasy short story. Screaming Machinery are a rock band. But their fans don’t realise they are also mighty heroes, regularly saving the world with magic and sword.They are called upon when their city comes under threat. Eighteen murders take place, each a node in a vast rune drawn across the city in blood. Something is coming through and it's up to Screaming Machinery to stop it...Screaming Machinery are a power-trio from Manchester, playing gigs to rapturous crowds. But what their fans don't realise is that they are also mighty heroes, regularly saving the world with magic and sword.They are called upon again when Manchester comes under dire threat. Eighteen murders take place, each a node in a vast rune drawn across the city in blood. Something very large and powerful is coming through and it's up to Screaming Machinery to try and stop it ...