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Caveat Anthem by Cheryl Ruggiero

A hard-boiled future detective, a genetic kidnapping, and...true love? -- Science Fiction

They're Good People by Karin Kimberlin

Shy Cathy has a night out with a couple her husband swears are "good people". -- Alternative

The Song of the Snow Vixen part 1 by James Gardner

Wizard Flemen's spell-slave, M’vykstora the Snow Vixen is sent on an errand to the Duke of Clay Fields. She is lost in an snow storm and is helped by the magic of The Lady of Leeds. It begins to undo the spell-curse that binds her. In fear of her life Vykstora returns to Flemen only to discover that it is Flemen who wishes her dead, "Even wanted slaves are fed.” Part one ends with Flemen in pursuit driving his enchanted sled pulled by magic greyhounds. He has conjured a thunderstorm. Victoria [for she now knows her name] is trapped between Flemen and his Thunder-Ice. -- Fantasy

The Vent by Michele Dutcher

Far below the surface, in the deeps of the ocean, are there creatures like us? -- Science Fiction

On the Significance of Pies by Gary Goodson

Fred discovers the most important thing in the universe. -- Science Fiction