Don used to believe climate change, global warming repacked, would be the end of us. Give man enough time on the planet and we'll make it inhabitable for all creatures. Trying to force mankind into action, eco-terrorist altered the course of history by activating dozens of volcanoes around the worlds. Don survived the eruptions, but can he survive the fallout? If not, can he secure mankind's future?

Born to Kill & DieDeep space exploration ramped up. Though governments search the black with top-notch scientists running expensive robots and drones; corporations cornered the market. Contracting their staff for little more than room, board and a promised portion of any find, Prism Corp flings ships into the universe.The frontline – Suicide Squad – explores with little to live for and often expire before their contracts.

Against fan demand, Lightning Chuck Wilson abandoned his title as Ultimate Mage and went into retirement when his spell-dueling federation collapsed.Ten years later, Chuck runs a magical pawnshop and lives in seclusion. Still, lucrative offers to pull him out of retirement never stop.Though the grandeur of the past is behind him, how can Chuck refuse a demon with dominion over his son’s soul?

Las Vegas. Home to more lost souls per capita than any other city -- making it the brightest beacon on the material realm to Outsider. Outsiders who want to come in…John Black earns his living by pretending to be a priest so he gets the call to boot these uninvited guests. No demonic possession is standard, but something about this one prompts John into lowering his guard. Will he survive?

In a deadly world of secrets, life in service to a shadow agency means no connections, no ties, and - ultimately - not trusting anyone. In order to safeguard humanity, one must commit atrocities others cannot fathom. One must sacrifice self, but keep from becoming a complete monster. In such a world, Kurt Ramsey holds the only job with a life expectancy shorter than an investigative reporter’s.

Forced out of obscurity, Lightning Chuck Wilson finds scores of mages begging to challenge him, the former World Dueling Federation champion.They try to lure with money, prestige, and others things Chuck had, lost, and didn't miss.Finally, one boasts that any veteran of the current dueling leagues could best any of the old WDF's top competitors.Chuck proves him wrong, but instantly regrets it.

Eight short stories from Christopher Watson: Unseen, The Jeweler's Daughter, Used To Be, From Ashes, Roach's Run, Time Loop, Clearing Crystal, and The Weight of Scales. Also included are flash fiction titles: Tomorrow: Humanity, Morning Glory, and Treat Me

Unlike David Fellows, very few people grow up to be exactly what they dreamt to be. Though it occasionally feels like Hell, he loves his jobs.Always willing to help another with their route or pick up an extra shift, he never saw himself ever stopping. Neither did his coworkers.Charged with an even tougher route than he thought possible, David works to deliver letters classified as undeliverable.

In a world where magical souls reincarnate, mystics do not fear death. Though infernal forces can consume them, the long wait between incarnations becomes nothing but an inconvenience.Hunting for him, men killed Vincent’s eternal companion. A century later, her soul – about to awaken – lies within a human sacrifice.Vincent stole the soul’s vessel from a demonic cabal, but can he keep her safe?

Revered as the best House Dancer in the southern realms, Tallulah’s skill attracts business from far-off lands.Never called by name, the praise and adulation always falls upon the Golden-Eyed Girl - the masked dancer who never could reveal her monstrous face.Refusing to be denied again, a foreign noble set his men upon the house to steal her away.Tallulah slips their grip and now must find help.

Four short stories from Christopher Watson: Roach's Run, Clearing Crystal, Unseen, and Used To Be. Also included, two previously unreleased pieces of fiction.