In a post-apocalyptic world, Yakhir is an apprentice archivist with a seemingly bright future. However, his father is dead, possibly assassinated, his lover may be a spy and his sister is telling everyone how well endowed he is. The world is recovering from The Great Burn; but will Yakhir be around to enjoy its blossoming. / (Reviews)
Jonas decides to stay for a while in the Italian factory he inherited from his father, and to start work on a symphony. The women there never cease to astonish him. If you have not read, or do not remember, "To Inherit a Factory", you are warmly recommended to read that story first.
A story in the Postmodern Galateas Universe
Story #2 of Postmodern Galateas. When a college football jock finds his way into a party of a lifetime—Dolloween—he will find out that the girl who was so very much not his type, may actually be the one of his dreams. And that she might not be exactly what he first thought that she was. Add in a powerful party potion, and anything is possible. Just go with it. These are the stories that the DOLLS category was created for.
A story based on one of my favorite TV shows. Ethan is shocked to find his fantasies coming to life, as he meets the three "Charmed Ones" -- in the flesh!!
Todd's an engineer, working for an outfit that sends him all over the galaxy. This new planet he's on seems very lovely. But what's the bonding law, and who's that princess? / (Reviews)
Playwright John Guare came up with the phrase "six degrees of separation" -- four words to describe the phenomenon of a shrinking world where any random two people can discover a link through a chain of acquaintances. This story suggests a route through physical connections from a homeless British woman to the President of the United States. But beware - this isn't a light fantasy. The links on this chain are rusty and loose - and they hurt those who are joined by them.
A Dryad Story Many will tell you of the mystical quality of trees. Trees, individually and collectively, often have a magical ability to confer calm and refreshment. Return to the Woodland Folk as outsiders encounter them...