Antarctica has thawed, revealing vast, empty expanses ripe for exploration. A curious biologist and an intrepid explorer rush to claim Vinson Massif, unaware of the ancient dangers that await them. Meanwhile, a divorced college professor in Centre County, Pennsylvania, finds a scared child and, while helping her, meets another single professor. Their chance encounter blossoms into a whirlwind romance, all thanks to the little girl, who is more than she appears. An unnamed college student spends a night on a deserted beach, not to watch the waves but to witness a new arrival to our world. What he encounters is unexpected, and he realizes he is the only one who can act against the Inquefish. In another tale, a firefighter battles a raging inferno to save an elderly woman, facing an old adversary that has haunted him throughout his career. Can he overcome his past failures and defeat the Ember Angel? Justin, struggling with depression and anxiety after an accident, dreams of a life where he is "more than human." Tormented by visions and new technology that isolates him further, he finds that his isolation might hold the key to saving a town from an opportunistic hacker. These thought-provoking stories explore themes across various genres, including science fiction, solarpunk, paranormal romance, and more. Inspired by the author’s childhood experiences, this collection offers engaging narratives for short attention spans.
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