The Colonial Mortuary Bard; "'Reo," The Fisherman; and The Black Bream of Australia
The Signpost Up Ahead
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.
