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?

Multifaceted, multi-genre writer Sean Monaghan returns with a compelling story with hints of mystery. Hints of danger.Amy shivers in the dark of a claustrophobic cupboard as a floorboard nearby creaks. The ancient, abandoned house's stale air and gritty surfaces gave enough warning. A simple game of college hide and seek gone awry. Hijinks that might lead to disaster.A story that sucks you in, holds you tight and refuses to let go until the final moment.

Planet Mapinkura. A pristine, idyllic location, with few problems. Like massive storms. And corporate criminals. Roaming carnivores.Plunged into the thick of things, Kelly and her team have to work fast to protect their interests.And the interests of research everywhere.Because Mapinkura holds her secrets close. The corporates want those secrets. And the limits of their desires mean they stop at nothing.

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.

South Dakota. Sunset.One dark day in July, Brad crashes his busted light plane in a dusty cornfield. Not great for his weekend plans.Not great for anything.Passing by, Cole Wright stops to lend a hand.Which might just plunge them both into something more dangerous than plane wrecks.A standalone Cole Wright story.

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 crazed and warped story of freedom lost, and found, on a lush, vibrant planet filled with danger and destruction behind every gigantic tree.After a disasterous spacewreck, Marcy needs to protect her crew. But planet Kirchall has other ideas. Ideas that might just change everything they know.Another twisted and weird novella from the wild imagination of the author of "Can You Outrun A T-Rex?"

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 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.

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....

Accomplished sci-fi writer Sean Monaghan's remarkable stories entertain right from the opening words.Rocket jockey Anynda Parson braves the brisk cold of the launch pad, among the calls of wild birds, the swirls of rampant grass and the harsh tang of volatile fuels. The moments before the rocket race blast off invigorate her with a mix of eager tension and nervous energy. She lives for the races.But flying a rocket brings danger. Danger which thrusts racers into split-secon...

A mind-numbing, twisted tale about a world beyond imagining.Mike and Sana-Ke live simple lives aboard a stunningly large deep space vessel.When new arrivals threaten the vessel's existence,Mike and Sana-Ke must fight for their very survival.Death and destruction aboard a vast alien labyrinth.