In Damien Broderick's haunting tale, "The Meek," the survivors of humanity's drive toward racial suicide must pay an awful price for their continued survival. John Glasby's "Innsmouth Bane" tells how the alien entity Dagon first came to nineteenth-century America. In "Helen's Last Will," James C. Glass shows us that death may not always be "the end." Charles Allen Gramlich's "I Can Spend You" is a futuristic western which puts prospecting in a whole new light!contentsIn Damien Broderick’s haunting tale, “The Meek,” the survivors of humanity’s drive toward racial suicide must pay an awful price for their continued survival. John Glasby’s “Innsmouth Bane” tells how the alien entity Dagon first came to nineteenth-century America. In “Helen’s Last Will,” James C. Glass shows us that death may not always be “the end.” Charles Allen Gramlich’s “I Can Spend You” is a futuristic western which puts prospecting in a whole new light!“The Voice of the Dolphin in Air,” by Howard V. Hendrix, is a poignant tale of life and death on Mars and the LaGrange space stations. In Philip E. High’s “This World Is Ours,” David Hacket is given the task of revitalizing a declining city (and world), and finds himself facing an alien invasion. James B. Johnson’s “The Last American” is fighting to preserve the memory of the old U.S. of A.—in a last stand at the Alamo! In “Small World: A Small Story,” by Michael Kurland, Vanspeepe invents a new transportation device, hoping to change the world—and he does!“The Channel Exemption: A Sime~Gen Story,” by Jacqueline Lichtenberg, focuses on the tensions between Sime and Gen when a mixed party of humans is stranded on an alien planet. Gary Lovisi’s tale, “My Guardian,” tells how mankind is finally able to put an end to wars and mass killings. “Black Mist,” by Richard A. Lupoff, is a stunning mystery set at a Japanese research station on the Martian moon, Phobos. Don Webb, in his fascinating tale, “The Five Biographies of General Gerrhan,” demonstrates how easy it is for the professional writer to (mis)interpret, deliberately or otherwise, the story of a space hero.“Introduction: 37 Divided by 3,” by Robert Reginald, is published here for the first time. Copyright © 2011 by Robert Reginald.“The Meek,” by Damien Broderick, was originally published in Synergy SF: New Science Fiction, ed. by George Zebrowski, Five Star, 2004. Copyright © 2004, 2011 by Damien Broderick.“Innsmouth Bane,” by John Glasby, was originally published in H.P. Lovecraft’s Magazine of Horror #2, 2005. Copyright © 2005, 2011 by John Glasby.“Helen’s Last Will,” by James C. Glass, was originally published in Analog, March 2008. Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James C. Glass.“I Can Spend You,” by Charles Allen Gramlich, was first published in Strange Days, Vol. I, No. 5, 1992. Copyright © 1992, 2011 by Charles Allen Gramlich.“The Voice of the Dolphin in Air,” by Howard V. Hendrix, was originally published in Starshore #2, Fall 1990, and reprinted in Human in the Circuit: Collected Stories, by Howard V. Hendrix, Borgo Press, Wildside Press, 2011. Copyright © 1990, 2011 by Howard V. Hendrix.“This World Is Ours,” by Philip E. High, was originally published in Fantasy Adventures 13, ed. by Philip Harbottle, Wildside Press, 2008. Copyright © 2008, 2011 by the Estate of Philip E. High.“The Last American,” by James B. Johnson, was originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, February 1990. Copyright © 1990, 2011 by James B. Johnson.“Small World,” by Michael Kurland, was originally published in Two Views of Wonder, ed. by Thomas N. Scortia and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Ballantine Books, 1973. Copyright © 1973, 2011 by Michael Kurland.“The Channel’s Exemption,” by Jacqueline Lichtenberg, was originally published in Galileo Magazine, #4, July l977. Copyright © 1977 by Jacqueline Lichtenberg; Copyright © 2011 by Sime~Gen Inc.“My Guardian,” by Gary Lovisi, is published here for the first time. Copyright © 2011 by Gary Lovisi.“Black Mist,” by Richard A. Lupoff, was originally published in Omni Online, April 1995. Copyright © 1995, 2011 by Richard A. Lupoff.“The Five Biographies of General Gerrhan,” by Don Webb, was originally published in Science Fiction Age, January 1997. Copyright © 1997, 2011 by Don Webb.

Sixteen great reads for another night of crime and punishment!Table of ContentsCOPYRIGHT INFORMATIONDEDICATIONINTRODUCTION, by Robert ReginaldCHAMBER OF CENTURIES, by John Russell FearnHE COULDN’T FLY: AN ALEXANDER BRASS STORY, by Michael KurlandTHE BLUE-EYED BANDIT, by Lonni LeesTHE FENTON ART GLASS MURDER, by Gary LovisiTRIPTYCH, by Richard A. LupoffTOM CRUISE’S TIGHTIE-WHITIES, by William MalteseTHE AFFAIR OF THE MIDNIGHT MIDGET, by Ardath MayharTATTOO, by A. R. MorlanOCCAM’S RAZOR, by Robert ReginaldSOME UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE OF THE YOUNGER PLINY, by Darrell SchweitzerTHE GARDENS OF TANTALUS, by Brian StablefordTHE PRAETOR, by Aurel StancuTHE GRAY MONK, by Gerald VernerTHE DIVORCE, by Don WebbTHE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING METEOR FIELD CARROTS, by Lois June Wickstrom and Lucrecia DarlingTHE WISH IN THE FEAR, by George Zebrowski

Ten great reads for a lonely night of thrills and chills!Table of ContentsDEDICATIONINTRODUCTION, by Robert ReginaldDOG PIT, by John Gregory BetancourtTHE BOOK MISER, by Sydney J. BoundsTHE PURPLE GLOVE MURDERS, by Mary Wickizer BurgessEGGS, by Victor Cilinc?THE CASE OF THE TELBURY HALT GHOST, by Ernest DudleyTHE ADVENTURE OF THE FORGOTTEN UMBRELLA, by James Phillimore as told to Mel GildenVIVACIOUS VIXENS!, by Michael HemmingsonIN THE LIGHT OF WHAT HAPPENED, by Francis JarmanFLANKSPEED, by James B. JohnsonBLOOD BAYOU, by Arlette LeesACKNOWLEDGMENTSABOUT THE AUTHORS

This is one of a series of anthologies of science fiction and mystery stories by Borgo Press writers that are being distributed at cost as both ebooks and paperback volumes. The first volume in the sequence, Yondering, includes a baker's dozen of original and reprint tales by fourteen writers.  In "The Quills of Henry Thomas," W. C. and Aja Bamberger give us a glimpse of a future in which music is composed through DNA computing. "The Gizzard Wizard" is Rory Barnes's delightful sequel to his young adult SF novel, Space Junk. John Gregory Betancourt's engaging "The Darkfishers" envisions a shanghaied Earth colony stranded on the back of a huge crustacean on an ocean planet. Sydney J. Bounds, in "Guinea Pigs," portrays a future dominated by cutthroat corporations.  "Outside Looking In," by Mark E. Burgess, takes the "world in a bottle" theme--and turns it upside down. Victor Cilinca's "Siegfried" demonstrates the folly of taking those "primitive" aliens too lightly. Michael R. Collings's "The Calling of Iam'Kendron" is a stirring prequel to his epic science-fantasy novel, Wordsmith. In Arthur Jean Cox's "Evergreen," we find that long life is not always what it's cracked up to be.  Award-winning author Jack Dann depicts, in "Mohammed’s Angel," an all-too-plausible future in which cultures, sensibilities, and terrorist acts are inextricably mixed. "Ultra Evolution," by John Russell Fearn, is a cautionary tale about the advancement of man—not always a good thing! Sheila Finch's "Miles to Go" is the moving story of a wheelchair marathoner faced with a crucial decision. Mel Gilden relates mankind's first encounter with aliens in "The Little Finger of the Left Hand." Last, and certainly not least, Ardath Mayhar's poignant "The Next Generation" shows the human race forced to make a crucial decision about its survival.

Once Upon a Future: The Third Borgo Press Book of Science Fiction StoriesThis is one of a series of anthologies of science fiction and mystery stories by Borgo Press writers that are being distributed at cost as both ebooks and print-on-demand volumes. This third volume in the sequence, Once Upon a Future, includes a dozen original and reprint tales by twelve writers. Jean Lorrah’s “Best of Friends” is a key tale in the Sime~Gen sequence, being set just after the implementation of the treaty that allowed Simes and Gens to live together peaceably. In “Best-Laid Plans,” by William Maltese, a pair of professional fighters is selected for a new mission—but not the one they thought! A. R. Morlan’s “Boog’/4 and the Endicaran Kluge” is an interesting psychological tale set on a multi-generational spaceship to the stars. Edward R. Morris can pronounce “Game Over” only when his protagonist escapes the game world in which he’s trapped. Charles Nuetzel’s “The Talisman” demonstrates that “free” is sometimes too high a price to pay for a gift. Patricia Wardon discovers that “Saving Jane Austen” (by Robert Reginald) is not as easy as it sounds. A starving author’s agent discovers a new market for subsidiary rights in Pamela Sargent’s amusing “All Rights.” Darrell Schweitzer’s “The Fire Eggs” just appear one day, everywhere on Earth, but what are they—and what purpose do they serve? “The Skin Trade,” by Brian Stableford, is one of a series of tales that explores the future of biotechnology, particularly as applied to the human form. In “The Space City,” by Doru Tatar, Grig investigates the massacre of a group of androids. E. C. Tubb’s “Agent” only wants to make money peddling his clients’ talents, but the licensees desire something entirely different! George Zebrowski’s “The Water Sculptor” fashions sculptures from ice in his isolated satellite home orbiting Earth. Twelve great stories by a dozen great writers!**