Saltwater by Sitinadia Xiu
They are strange creatures, grand and noble and proud, and when an old man is perched on a rock, tossing them breadcrumbs and slimy salted cockles, he is given to Thought and Introspection.... (full story)First Duty by Marva Dasef
Lieutenant JG Nyra Hutchings scowled at the control panel. The red digital display began a countdown and she stabbed the reset button.... (full story)Son of the Dragon by Jeani Rector
I opened my eyes. I had, for the brief period I was able to sleep, forgotten where I was.Ê But now as I came fully awake, the horror of my situation assaulted all of my five senses.... (full story)Behind Glass Eyes by JA Howe
Turmeric the dragon shook in her sleep. An image kept coming to her mind, over and over. It was blurry but very real: she saw a fire, and a screaming, ghastly face.... (full story)
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