Publisher's Synopsis
Prepare to be intrigued, terrified, and delighted by the fifteen imagintive short stories contained in this collection, comprising works of science fiction, fantasy, horror, slice of life, and a bit of the absurd. Stories include the following:
Electronic Telepathy - a police forensics android investigates a mysterious murder, but uncovers aspects of himself he never knew existed...and which threatens his very existence.
Ode de la Lune - an orchestral conductor premieres the symphony that's been his life's work, but struggles to contain a medical condition that manifests during the performance.
Closing Time - a mother searches frantically for her young son as time grows increasingly closer to tragegy.
A Perfect Copy - a despicable businessman gets his comeuppance when he uses a copy machine that has a mind of its own.
The Barn - a boy faces his worst fears on a wintry night when confronting a monster living in the darkness of his farm.
Viking Funeral - a guy and his friends scheme to give his recently deceased brother the sendoff he always wanted.
The Chosen One - a farmboy is sent on a quest when he learns he's the subject of an ancient prophecy...though it's not quite what he expects.
Stephen Wise invites you to join him in these and other tales.
