Civilizations must make sense somehow. But was this one the gaudy, impossible exception?

Three kidnapped Earthlings show Xantra of the Tillas how "docile" Earth slaves can be.

Two youth have caged two strange creatures in the barn. While they scheme about joining the circus with their new “animals”, their fathers are waiting for two otherworldly travelers with whom they plan a trade deal for precious elements. The alien merchants are late and when the fathers learn the youth have been feeding some animals in the barn, they put two and tow together. They run towards the barn…

If you walk around every day on eggshells, nervous about making a mistake or looking stupid, then you should read this.If you have a "next big thing" in mind you want to do because you know it will be awesome (starting the business, making the big move, launching the nonprofit, writing the book) but are afraid of doing what it would take to make that thing happen, then you should read this.The universe is very big. You are very small. In fact, you're so small and so insigni...

A young man seeks to understand the strange connection he feels to the wolves that live hear his village.Originally published in the anthology WEREWOLVES, edited by Jane Yolen. Republished in Bruce Coville's solo collection, ODDLY ENOUGH.

And I would have been the greatest man in the world

Out of the flow of time there appears to Commander John Hanson a man of mystery from the forgotten past.

This collection of dark poetry and flash fiction wants you to come and play. After all, even the things that live in the dark get lonely . . .

When a creature appears and offers the feral cat the Bargain—24 hours in another form—the cat forms a plan. He must use the Bargain to his advantage to save the life he knows.But the Bargain comes with hidden perils. And if his plan fails, many will pay the price.A cleverly crafted tale from the cat’s point of view, “The Destroyer” offers a unique perspective of the complex relationship between humans and felines.

Princess Camryn is a kind, humble girl who is taught to believe she is a horrendous creature. Mirrors were prohibited at the castle. Although her family was revolted by the princess, the whole court loved her. Being unattractive was not acceptable for this arrogant Royal family known for their exquisite beauty. The only way to prevent Princess Camryn from becoming a Queen is to make her disappear forever. With the help of her sister, the Queen finds a warlock to cast a spell on the Princes...

Captain of her own ship and daughter of the Queen of the Fleet, Danell never ran into an enemy she couldn't chase away or elude. Until now.

A personal journal of attending the wormhole theater reveals unforseen events. The theater allows views into the random past, but something happens...