Featuring stories by Kayla Al-Shamma-Jones, Laurel Busby, A. S. Klatt-Diego, S. L. Johnson, Margaret Lê, M. C. S. Levine, and J. J. Mongk.
An accidental goddess comes of age. Failure stimulates an unexpected metamorphosis. Alien university officials persecute an Earthling instructor. A pyromaniac gambles with a sprite to save her life. Can a husband bring his wife back from the event horizon? What if the New Children don't follow space colony Tranquility's plan for them? Can a cup of noodles nourish famished Mx. Tran?
A deck of tales for you, each one a door to a world. Shuffle the pages, choose a story, and play along.
Instructions for using this Deck of Tales: Prepare your space. Close your eyes. Flip the pages until an image draws you in. Read. Repeat.