A collection of science fiction, fantasy, and horror short stories from Seattle author Sandra M. Odell.

Each issue of the Bards and Sages Quarterly presents unique speculative tales from both new and established writers in the genre. In this issue:Sandra M. Odell returns with a new story about a traditional Southern wedding...traditional except for the fact that the groom has tentacles. Tony Peak brings us a tale of a lovestruck gargoyle fighting his way through an army of statues and figurines to reach the object of his affections.Michael W. Lucht offers a peek into a world where the collection of royalty payments has civilization breaking consequences.Robert Essig presents a dark western tale about a Sheriff confronted with hanged criminals that refuse to die.

A Christmas party in zero gee; ten fancy men leaping through a cattle drive c& a dancer at the end of the world-these are not your typical Christmas images, just as these are not your usual takes on the twelve days of Christmas. Sandra Odell brings an edgier, more fantastical approach to the holiday season, reimagining the classic song in her own way.