A story set in the Pinwheel Universe
When a shipment of weapons goes missing on a remote mining colony, Agent Boyd is sent to assess the situation. What he uncovers is a plot to take control of the planet, but during his getaway his spaceship is shot down. Stranded on the planet's moon and with only his survival suit at his disposal, he must find a way back to civilization, all while trying to deal with an unwitting alien companion.
A young man in his twenties who is a very good artist whose paintings and drawings almost seem alive, has the experience of talking to one of his drawings which started moving! Join our hero as he learns what and who he is and his an dhow he learns to deal with a new ability.
Wally was short thin boy that was usually picked on. He was nothing special but his mind was odd. Centuries earlier a king fled his planet after his throne was usurped. The ship was nearly destroyed and somebody very special had to be found to repair it. / (Reviews)
A Story in the Laresa World Universe
Blessed - or perhaps cursed - with a magical gift, Bear experiences a vision during his daily meditation. This vision leads him to discover a very special ring, which is tied to both his family history, and his gift.
A young man, haunted by disease and sorrow, faces his own death and the eternity that lies beyond human comprehension. The only thing giving him the will to live is a mysterious vision, a girl that exists only in his dreams, but the closer he gets to his death, the more the line between dream and reality blurs.
Aliens are no different than humans...well, there are a few differences, but the basics like the need to reproduce are the same no matter the species. Of course higher intelligence makes for a basic need as well...