Alphard is one who stands apart. In a group-oriented, telepathic society, that makes him an oddity. Even more because he is Dark, non-telepathic.That very oddity allows him to save members of a Research team who will die without his help.Yet when those of his species abduct two members of a potentially intelligent alien race — they call themselves Humans — his abilities will be taxed to their limits.He and his team members, Rose and Violet, must learn to communicate...

The old woman spoke."First it was Áine. Now Irenna. What is it you are looking for, Duvessa, Daughter of Ree, that you go about the world seeking others?""I sought answers from Áine," Duvessa said. "I seek answers from Irenna. I came to you seeking answers...I have already found some answers to my questions that I did not like. Yet I find unanswered questions even less to my liking."Duvessa, a young woman of six and ten years, is on a journey to understand the world...

A collection of Haiku poetry combined with photographs on the themes of Light, Darkness, Travel and Seasons,

Alphard is one who stands apart. In a group-oriented, telepathic society, that makes him an oddity. Even more because he is Dark, non-telepathic.That very oddity allows him to save members of a Research team who will die without his help.Yet when those of his species abduct two members of a potentially intelligent alien race — they call themselves Humans — his abilities will be taxed to their limits.He and his team members, Rose and Violet, must learn to communicate...

Five short stories digging through the darker sides of relationships - and the far-reaching impact we can have on one another.

Our lives could go in many possible directions.What if we had taken that turn? Or this other fork in the road; said that one thing; or learned to hold our tongue and so not have to wish we could un-say it.Meet Anna and Ruth Goldberg, again and again, through many of the possible relationships between these women, mother and daughter.Bracketed by the same story, told once from Anna's perspective and then Ruth's, we see thirty glimpses of how these women might interac...