This author has garnered international acclaim for her compelling short fiction, spanning science fiction, fantasy, and horror, often infused with humor and steampunk sensibilities. Her stories have found homes in prestigious professional markets worldwide, marking her as a significant voice in contemporary speculative fiction. The author's work is celebrated for its imaginative scope and skillful narrative craft, consistently pushing the boundaries of genre storytelling. Readers can expect tales that are both thought-provoking and enchantingly original.
Exploring the poignant theme of imaginary friends, "Benchwarmer" by Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyn delves into the emotional struggle of a friend who cannot move on from the boy who brought him to life. The story captures the bittersweet nature of their bond, highlighting the complexities of attachment and the challenges of letting go.
This unofficial compilation reviews the 100 best TED talks about creativity from great minds worldwide. With quirky graphics and memorable quotes, Great TED Talks: Creativity will inspire your thinking, open your mind to new perspectives and ignite your passion for creativity.
Terry Rand, cut free from his family after his older brother, Collie, went on a senseless killing spree, returns home to piece together the day his brother turned rabid, delving into a blood history that reveals the Rand family tree is rotten to the roots, and the secrets his anchestor buried are now coming furious and vengeful to the surface.
From the moment he saw the girl in the snowstorm, Flynn had less than an hour to live. But he’ll remember his last fifty minutes long after he’s dead. As an investigator for Suffolk County Child Protective Services, Flynn has seen more than his share of misery, but nothing could prepare him for the nightmare inside the Shepards’ million-dollar Long Island home. In less than an hour, that nightmare will send him plunging into a frozen harbor—and awaken him to a reality even more terrifying.They’ve nicknamed Flynn “The Miracle Man” because few have ever been resuscitated after being dead so long. But a determined homicide detective and a beautiful, inquisitive reporter have questions about what really happened at the Shepard house—and why the people around Flynn are suddenly being murdered. Flynn has questions of his own, especially when one of the victims dies while handing him a note: This is all your fault Flynn has returned from The Midnight Road—and someone wants to send him back.