Words are problematic for everyone at times; for this new Dipstick Wrangler, at all times. After a lifetime of bullying, he's hoping to turn it around at his new job. It's simple enough; he's in charge of checking the levels of the metamaterial - far beneath his engineering degree, but a job nevertheless. And if he can just keep from saying the wrong things at the wrong times and make a few friends, he might just survive...
Ever had a precious pet? What about one that lived on paper? The charming story of a Teddy made for you and only you.
Styrofoam and Other Hazards by Bobbie Metevier (fantasy)
Andy likes his simple life at the Biggy Burger; Margaret does, too. Unfortunately, what Andy doesn't like is Margaret, always warning Andy of the dangers surrounding them; even more unfortunately, she's also right. Some unexpected talents to go with unexpected disaster - and just a little terror.
Homecoming by Aaron A. Polson (fantasy)
As a teacher, he's used to the faery pranks that happen regularly in school; what he's less accustomed to is the disappearance of his wife through unknown magic. With his son Owen to protect, how long can he safely wait for the strangers in his wife's body to finally give up?
The Rosebush by Jeanna Tendean (horror)
Eva Jane has a confession to make, one she's saved until the very end. But some things can't be hidden - especially how her sister Elizabeth was murdered and hidden away, and how very unhappy Elizabeth is about that.
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