Vividly illustrated science fiction short stories.

"In Coherent Light" by Elizabeth Barrette. Alien tech is exactly what meets the eye.

"Tolerance" by John Cosper. Peaceful alien refugees inhabit Earth. E.T. bashing sci-fi movies are banned. One video store clerk knows the truth.

"Do You Hear That?" by Jim Courter. Welcome to Greenville, a bustling town of 2,500 zombies and one unrelenting siren. Which only begs the question...

"Playing Dice" by Ron Savage. Enter Einstein's parallel universe.

"The Amazing Carlos" by James R. Silvestri. Carlos the Amazing Octopus sees the future, but will he sacrifice his species for the easy life?

"The Architect of Apathy" by Shelly Li. Join the Architect in his house among the clouds. You may leave whenever you wish. But you may never wish.

"Another Exile" by Michael D. Matula. An explosive post-apocalyptic adventure.

"Postcards from the New Bastille" by Joseph Farley. Peep into an intergalactic pen pal program.