Werewolves rule the night in urban fantasy, but everyone knows there are other were-creatures out there just as dangerous and deadly, if not as common, each with their own issues as they struggle to fit into—or prey upon—society. What about the were-goats? The were-crows and were-wasps? Here are seventeen stories of urban fantasy by today's leading science fiction and fantasy authors that introduce you to some of those other were-creatures, the ones hiding in the dark background shadows, waiting to bite. Join Seanan McGuire, Ashley McConnell, Susan Jett, Eliora Smith, David B. Coe, April Steenburgh, Gini Koch, Mike Barretta, Elizabeth Kite, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Jean Marie Ward, Katharine Kerr, Sarah Brand, Anneliese Belmond, Faith Hunter, Patricia Bray, and Phyllis Ames as they take you into the hidden corners of our world to see some lesser known were-creatures. You may want to bring along some silver ... just in case.

Come, Best Beloved, and sit you by my feet. I shall tell you a tale such as sister Scheherazade could have scarce imagined... In the Nejd there is nothing at all...except secrets. A band of thieves wish such secrets to remain hidden. In England, far from his desert home, Ali bin-Massoud serves as apprentice to the famed Charles Babbage. One night a mysterious box is delivered by a clockwork falcon and Ali's world is never the same again. Heartache, danger, and thieves mark his journey as Ali is summoned home at the death of his father. It will take faith, knowledge, and yes, love to realize his destiny, and more than a little skill with steam-driven technology. Can he unravel the mystery of the puzzle box and the clockwork djinn before it is too late? An ancient legacy and Ali's very life depend on his success. Hear you the tale of Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn. "Rich with steampunk, magic, and an enchanting setting, this story casts a spell and won't let go until the very last page!" -Maria V. Snyder, New York Times Bestselling Author "Readers of steampunk and Middle Eastern-inspired fantasy alike will adore this lush foray into a world seldom explored by the genre. Buckle up for a wild ride across the deserts of your imagination!" -Tiffany Trent, award-winning author of The Unnaturalists "A charming retelling of the famous classic [...] Whether you are a fan of Steampunk, of exotic fairytales, or just of good writing, this story should delight." -L. Jagi Lamplighter, award-winning author "Beautifully evocative of the fairy tale tradition in parts that the modern, steampunk nature of the tale is completely encapsulated in a wonderful adventure." -Luke's Reviews

With one small step, mankind embarked on a journey fraught with potential and danger in equal measure. In A Legacy of Stars, Danielle Ackley-McPhail delves into those same depths as humanity ventures out into the complexity of space. glimpse what it is to be human, or not, in the technological age, beyond the bounds of humanity's cradle.

Havoc...Destruction...Revenge... With triumph heavy on their hearts, Kara O'Keefe and the survivors from the battle atop Yesterday's Dreams rush to Ireland and Tír na nÓg, carrying with them a weapon feared by gods and men. There they seek solace and healing for their warriors, and a miracle for Patrick, Kara's father, mortally wounded in the battle. What they find is a siege of ancient enemies. Carmán's children have returned, united with a foe from the very dawn of the Tuatha de Danaan. Their combined forces threaten to be more than the immortal Sidhe and their human allies can combat. Still coming to grips with her magical heritage, Kara must once more face ultimate evil and help to save the immortal bloodline from which she is descended.

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What Will You Discover Between the Darkness and the Light? When the mortal coil wears thin and the great unknown draws nigh you might spy the narrow gap between the mystical and the mundane. You might even notice something's looking back. Transcendence takes a hard look at humanity in nine tales of difficult choices, great rewards, and journeys beyond expectation. In Skippy, Don does not like what he sees in the mirror...but will he survive it? A Fury finds form-and retribution-in The Kindly One. If I Had the Chance takes do-overs to a new level. Aisa has a death-ly choice to make in The Misses Moirai. Ruby Red sweeps you away in a dance on the edge of madness. Purgatory is when you think you're damned...hell is when you are right... Fredrich tries to drown his sorrows in Stoli and Solitude. For Camirel finding purpose means total transformation in Emberling. Transcendence...where you look into the heart of a star and find yourself. The extraordinary awaits... will you step beyond the bounds of commonplace existence?"

Do you have tales to tell? Have you actually typed 'The End'? Are you ready to clean up that manuscript? Writing can be a daunting task, polishing your work even more so. But nothing is as hard to figure out, it seems, as selling your work once you're done. Drawing on decades of publishing experience, More Tips from the Handyman is a collection of articles aimed at helping those new to the industry navigate the literary world. AUTHOR'S NOTE: The topics covered in this book are basic and more likely to help those just starting out on their publishing journey, rather than experienced authors.

In Consigned to the Sea you will find the vast spectrum of what the oceans have to offer. The wonder of a mermaid yearning to reach the sky... The wrath of the selkie protecting its own... A dragon waging war against pirates...Whether you root for the sailor or the sea, here is a collection you can treasure.

Seven tales of conflict set among the stars, driven by the very roots of mankind's Earth-bound strife. Yet even in the face of the vast void of space, these brave souls fight to hold on to their humanity. Dawns a New Day - A seemingly innocuous artifact all but destroys the technological world. It is up to one uncommon girl to lead the way out of the darkness. The Steady Drone of Silence - An engineer at a remote testing facility makes a cold, hard discovery. Will he and his team survive to correct his miscalculation? Travellin' Show - Ever doomed to wander, the Romani take to the stars to build a new life, only to discover society's prejudices have followed. When one of their own goes missing, the lines between justice and vengeance blur. Casualties of War - The lone survivor of a deadly battle, a young conscript despairs that no one will find him before he falls to the scavengers. Only a trophy taken from a fallen soldier renews his hope he will come out of this alive. The Devil's Own Luck - A stowaway on a star freighter discovers those chasing him are the least of his worries as the ship he has hidden on is hijacked by pirates. No Man Left Behind - Missing and presumed dead, a soldier captured by the opposition is forced to use his demolition skill to set a trap for his own team. New Discoveries - Conflicts increase between unaltered colonists and gene-mods on the colony planet Fremont. A young girl, raised to distrust those altered, learns that differences say less about a person than their choices.

Who says there never enough time anymore? Help yourself to thirty-one tales and poems of wit and wonder for those with but a little time to read. Pick up Danielle Ackley-McPhail's collected flash fiction for a quick trip through the whimsical to magical to speculative and back again. When a lunch lady sees it all, including the goblin apocalypse. A mermaid dreams of swimming through the sky. A young girl's maddening descent into the world of red. Cadet Alexander must conquer the mountain... her own squad... and the local fauna... in an exercise to prove her mettle. Have you ever looked into the heart of a star? Do so, and come away forever changed. And many more fantastic tales to transport you for just a moment or two...there and back again In a Flash!