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Summary: Would neurodiversity be an advantage in an encounter with aliens? Let’s find out! Heartbroken starships. Human-sized hamster balls. Superpowers unleashed by anxiety. A planet covered in mathematical fidgets. And we finally learn why aliens abduct cows. A diverse, hopeful anthology of neurodiversity-themed science fiction short stories, poetry and art for anyone who loves science fiction, who cares about neurodiversity, or who wants to see optimistic visions of the future. Featuring stories, poems and art from Tobias S. Buckell, M. D. Cooper, Ada Hoffmann, Jody Lynn Nye, Cat Rambo, Clara Ward, and nearly forty other contributors, The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters was edited by Anthony Francis, author of the award-winning urban fantasy novel Frost Moon, and Liza Olmsted, editor of the writing inspiration book Your Writing Matters. The Neurodiversiverse includes themes of autism, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, synesthesia, several kinds of anxiety, avoidant attachment disorder, dissociative disorder, and more. Many of these stories are told from an authentic neurodiverse #ownvoices perspective, featuring characters whose experiences and reactions are informed by authors who share their neurodivergent ways of thinking and being, and we are proud to bring you this anthology celebrating neurodiversity.

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Summary: The mind of a befuddled muse... is full of odd nooks and crannies. This quirky, thoughtful, engrossing collection of short fiction contains twelve short stories and a novella across sci-fi and related genres including Time Travel, Alternate History, Hauntings, Circus Noir, Historical Fiction, Interspecies Communication, emails with the dead, and more... The Stories include: Curved Space: The crew of a sleeper ship awakes to find themselves lightyears from earth and in danger of starvation. They are shocked when a pizza deliveryman knocks at their airlock. The Daemon Muse A man tries to ignore his muse and finds out she is not a jealous lover, but she demands his creativity to express her inspirations. Times of Life and Death A field historian specializing in Tudor England becomes entranced by Lady Jane, England's nine-days queen. He convinces her to forgo her execution and come with him back to 2085 where, he says, she will be safe. Heart's Desire The newly elected president of the United States finds out that even when the devil loses his bet, he wins. A Sticky End A freak accident leaves an astronaut dying and stuck in the airlock with his robot. As he prepares for his end, he desperately tries to find humanity in his one remaining friend. The Singer of Starfish A young dolphin is convinced that she is the long-prophesied "Singer of Starfish" who can finally communicate with the strange animals keeping her and her pod captive. The Offering A sculptor weeps as he carves a memorial for his painter friend who had completely failed to understand the brutality of the French Occupation of Algeria. Both is French family and his secret Algerian family would pay the price of his naiveté. The Big Gumshoes A Clown PI must solve the murder of his friend and mentor in both his careers. Along the way, he breaks up a corrupt side-show, finds love, and returns a kidnapped dog to its owner. A Day in the Life of the Great Space Explorer A nursing home finds a unique way to entertain its staff and residents by celebrating the writing of their resident Sci-Fi author who can only remember the day he is living at the moment. Something That Will Not Let Go A woman returns to her childhood home to hide from the law. Once there, she finds out her imaginary friend, who helped her live through the abuse from her father, is not so imaginary after all. Together, they avenge the pain they suffered as children. Pea Soup A mild-mannered, puzzle-loving court reporter is duped by the beautiful, but corrupt prosecutor. The Severed World The Field Historian and Lady Jane from Times of Life and Death find out her decision to travel back to his time has dramatically changed history and that his promise that she would be safe in 2085 could not have been more wrong. A Thread Across The Veil An internet scammer discovers that he can converse by email with his recently deceased lover and that she wants to reform him from his evil ways.

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Summary: From our beloved teddy bear to our cherished first car, we form deep emotional bonds with inanimate objects. Will AI machines inevitably develop the capacity to love us in return? In a post-apocalyptic world that survives on garbage left over from the Gawd Wars eight generations ago, Sunny Boy, a semi-organic machine initially made to emulate a thirteen-year-old, and later modified as an eighteen-year-old, longs to be loved. His quest to find a family takes him from a farm in Winnipeg to the far reaches of the known galaxy. When Sunny Boy becomes embroiled in an ancient battle between a collective intelligence and a parasitic alien crystal, the boundaries between organic and inorganic life are called into question.

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Summary: GEAR BOX TRILOGY promor mp4 “You see, in drag, it doesn’t really matter what frock, shoes, or wig you wear—although clearly there is good taste and bad—what matters is how you use your instrument to sashay, prance, and dance around the stage to tell your story. For the true art of drag is illusion. And, especially for a machine, such as I, suspension of disbelief gives me the illusion of being truly alive.” When his backup dancers and only friends, Sunny Boy and Grease Spot, disappear, Fancy Larry, a superior AI machine, embarks on a mission to save them from the nefarious robo dealers in Reno and the dreaded Arena of Mayhem. During his quest, he comes upon a staff of guide robos left behind in a science museum, a colony of discarded children from a cloning experiment marooned on the plastic island, and an abandoned troop of sex and cleaning bots in an undersea military installation, all of whom desperately need his help. Fancy Larry must choose to either revel in the bright lights of Reno or come to the aid of those who were left behind.

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Summary: When Loofah, a gynandrous, wellness robot, and Silver Jack, a fallen gambling man driven by a lust for power and riches, meet at Thumper Bob’s robot mission, they are inexplicably attracted to each other. After Jack gets hold of a mysterious crystal believed to be a piece of a vampire star, Loofah acquires a healing touch to cure the robots of the dreaded robot plague. Jack, attempting to profit from Loofah’s healing powers, devises an elaborate scheme to win back his casino and become the Kingpin of the lunar city of New Bangkok. Loofah, however, is convinced the star must be set back on its true direction to fulfill the prophecies foretold in the Invisible Bible.

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Summary: In 1962, in the western jungle region of Belize, Father Carl, an American missionary priest was found lying dead on the floor of his study. People from the nearby village of San José were blamed but, strangely, no one was ever officially charged or found guilty. Since then the village has been known as, “the village that murdered the priest.” This is only one secret within a carefully guarded web of desire, envy and guilt which torment and isolate people in this village. Thirty years later, with the introduction of water and electricity, satellite TV and the completion of the Western Paved Road, the village is connected to the outside world: people collide and their secrets unravel, sometimes tragically. Secrets of Ishtabay takes you into a world of mysticism and antiquity and introduce you to a people who are suspended between an eroding past of ancient lost cities, half-forgotten myths and subsistence farming, and a hostile present of encroaching global economics, illicit drugs, artifact smuggling and civil wars.

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Summary: The Wolf’s Point werewolf pack, born from the magic that calls small groups of middle-aged women to embrace their inner and outer wolves, has been protecting the town for generations. Now Becca Thornton and the Pack have their hands (and paws) full of all the trouble they can handle. Plus a bit extra. Pack member Erin Adams just found a dead body in the trunk of her car and confessed to murder. But no one’s sure who the victim is and Erin can’t remember what happened. Did Erin fall off the wagon and murder a former foe? She doesn’t trust herself and Becca’s beginning to have her doubts. If that wasn’t enough, Becca’s ex-husband sold their old house and their new neighbors are clearly up to something. Can the Pack solve the mystery and clear Erin’s name before the next full moon? Or do the town’s new residents have other plans?

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Summary: Surviving in the Mantelrealm is treacherous enough, but Jayce is also tasked with leading the younger boys captured by the wicked witch during the epic battle of their realm. Although they are fairies, their prison is too hot to fly in, so the boys tuck their wings into their backs and use hand-made inventions to navigate the mine. Forced to mine fairy dust under the guard of mercenary dragons and mystical Oddizens, they secretly prepare to escape. They've been told a story of a girl that is prophecised to free them, when she comes of age. It's been so long that no one believes that anymore. Their sole hope is Tashuhunka - the one boy that escaped the clutches of the witch and helps them by sneaking in supplies. But past attempts for freedom have failed, and soon, the witch will have enough dust for her plan. They are running out of time.

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Summary: He was hidden to live. Now he must choose to lead. PILLYWIGGIN: AWAKENING A Dual-Realm YA Fantasy of Hidden Identity, Betrayal & Redemption When his father was murdered, Peter, the son of the lord of all dark creatures and queen of the light fairies was hidden away in an elite boarding school in the human realm and disguised for his protection. Now, in college, he is betrayed by his friend, then threatened with capture by the entity that may have killed his father-the powerful successor to his father's throne, an uncle that covets powers Peter doesn't know he has and definitely cannot control. A secret warning reconnects him to the mystical realm and he escapes on a journey leading to self-discovery, challenges and a chance to save the world... if he survives. Why you’ll love it Human-realm (Europe) intrigue tied to a larger fae war Hidden identity, betrayal, redemption—and the cost of power Directly connected to the prophecy and consequences of The Lost Shadow Boys Fast pace, portal stakes, and character-first tension (romance-friendly, YA-appropriate) Some destinies are hidden in plain sight...but to control our destiny, we must be awakened.

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Summary: Meet Sasha, a young mage in pursuit of a grander destiny, or at least a new lease on life, always fearful of being found out for who she really is. The Heroborn is a fondly deconstructive and dryly humorous Hero's Journey through a land of magic and science. It tells the story of a resourceful, neurodiverse, scientifically minded hero, steadfastly if not always wisely pushing against the odds. With a little help from her unlikely new friends and allies, she stumbles upon secrets she'd never dreamed of – and must make a fateful choice for both herself and her world.

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Summary: An illustrated A-to-Z (plus an ampersand) poetry collection celebrating Victorian life. From Ada Lovelace to the Zoetrope (plus a bonus ampersand), this alphabet of verse captures the innovations and oddities of the Victorian era in poetic form. A witty, whimsical celebration of one of the most imaginative eras of all time. Includes color illustrations by Olivia Wylie.

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