Chuck Grimshaw works hard in the gruelling environment orbiting Mars. Long days fixing broken equipment, on a worn out ship, in a stinky spacesuit.His two robot helpers, Daisy and Maisie, make things bearable. Never short of a wry observation or a correction to Grimshaw's work habits.When disaster strikes, Grimshaw finds they have more talents than just quips and repairs.But do they have the skills to help him survive?

Brilliant science fiction writer Sean Monaghan returns with another tale of the perilous galactic wilds.Quiet artist Nedah Wilden draws inpiration from the rich dappled light around her home in the lush alien forest. She loves time immersed in the bird calls and invigorating woodland smells.But sometimes the meditative calm hides ferocious dangers.A compelling story of a resourceful and determined character pushed to her limits.

Always on the lookout for an investment opportunity, Angela Neuman agrees to meet Lee, her real estate agent, at the Pendleton Building in Rosenfeld. But the building needs more than just a little polish.With her great sales skills, Lee convinces Angela to just take a look around. What could it hurt? Maybe there's a chance of finding some charms to the wreck of an edifice.What they find, though, is something very different. Something that challenges their very beliefs....

Plunge into some of the most diaboilical and dark depths of the endless city.Turl needs to pick up some stationery. But his visit to the store proves more twisted and dangerous than he could picture.A gritty tale of an errand gone wrong and a favorite character pushed to the brink.

Crafty writer Sean Monaghan's stories mix thrills and action, all with a deft human touch.Reluctant bagman Eric Yonger waits for his handoff at a lonely overpass with the sweet scents of long grass and the endless hum and swish of traffic sweeping by. When Minette arrives for the handoff, though, Eric knows the whole job needs a rethink.His job relies on anonymity. But he knows Minette.And that whole history might just come crashing down on him.A cunning and...

A blistering tale of lost family and found innocence.Or the other way around.Becca simply wants to get warm. And to find what happened to her father so very far from home.in an unimaginable future, Becca must face her past.And everything that means.From the author of the galaxy-spanning Captain Arlon Stoddard series.

Bold sci-fi writer Sean Monaghan's epic stories sweep readers away into vast new worlds.On planet Pross, under a bright sun, in cool, hazy air, Captain Arlon Stoddard receives a mysterious signal from outer space. A signal that demands investigation. With his courageous crew, Arlon launches into action.Exploring a dangerous space derelict, though, takes a special kind of restrained but reckless courage.A profound phenomenon of a story, Behemoth Busters takes the cre...

A twisted tale of family, amputation and a mysterious blue alien cat.When Den offers his estranged sister Jenni the opportunity of a lifetime, how could she refuse?A stubborn battle of wills between siblings, that tears right into the heart of family and community.Told with a wry, amusing eye for detail, "Walking Gear" was originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.

A haunting tale of desperation in the deep.Planet Stinngaser's vast oceans hold secrets. Secrets some think worth stealing.Or Hiding.Hunting for her missing father, Gemma faces tough challenges.Both personal and physical.If Gemma can find the courage, she might even find him.Assuming others fail to find him first.This novella, originally published in The Colored Lens in 2013 should not be confused with the 2023 novel Whalefall

A gritty, dark tale of endless flax forests and motorcycles on the loose.Enveloped in infiltrating darkness Ingrid just wants to find her father.But nothing comes easy in her world. Not for anyone.With high stakes and a pulsing pace, this fantastical story takes you to the edge. With no guarantees of a safe return.From the twisted imagination of Sean Monaghan, author of 'Mangled Gravity'

A single light burns behind a window in the old brickworks building. Outside, Brady waits in his Volkswagen.A single message from Kalie. "Got a job".Could mean trouble.With a history like his, Brady avoids trouble. As much as he can. Sometimes it takes an effort.But then, Kalie needs him.A mystery short story that asks the question, 'Can we really trust the people we know?'From the author of 'Lake Summerfield Incident' and the Cole Wright Thr...

A punchy Sci-Fi tale of death and disaster in a frozen landscape where it takes every every ounce of courage and resource just to survive.Dressed for the cold, Tab repairs the skater ship detector arrays. Her expertise protects the village from the rampaging pirates.Situations where Tab needs to think fast and hunker down.In the frozen lands, survival balances on the sharpest edges.A blazing, desperate endurance story from the author of "Ice Hunters".