Short stories featuring a two-centimetre high, fiery red imp. George Bitternut can summon Azazel, but is denied the personal benefit of his powers, which are available only to George's friends. Mishaps and chaos ensue as George and Azazel work their magic on a selection of acquaintances.

Contents:
• The Two-Centimeter Demon (1988)
• One Night of Song (1982)
• The Smile That Loses (1982)
• To the Victor (1982)
• The Dim Rumble (1982)
• Saving Humanity (1983)
• A Matter of Principle (1984)
• The Evil Drink Does (1984)
• Writing Time (1984)
• Dashing Through the Snow (184)
• Logic Is Logic (1985)
• He Travels the Fastest (1985)
• The Eye of the Beholder (1986)
• More Things in Heaven and Earth (1986)
• The Mind’s Construction (1986)
• The Fights of Spring (1987)
• Galatea (1987)
• Flight of Fancy (1988)