Countless un-parallel universes intersect in a place where science and magic function perfectly.A Crossroads World. A world that holds a fantastic and deadly secret.An ultra-advanced species, the Common, govern this world and invite other advanced species to set up enclaves where the planet's extraordinary properties draw an assortment of gods and demons like supernatural moths to a flame.The first human allowed there, Professor David Goldberg, is secretly tasked by Earth's governments to observe the Common. But Goldberg's mission might not be as secret as he thinks.Someone or something with unknown motivations sends truly terrifying monsters bent on taking him down.Opening Wonders. Fantasy, science fiction, mythology, adventure, mystery, rich history—and more.

Pure science fiction fun mixed with sense-of-wonder! Not terribly far in the future, a highly sophisticated alien species, the Tsf, have set up trading posts on Earth. Naturally, humans want to please them in hopes that the Tsf will share their ultra-advanced technology. And an opportunity arises to do just that. The Tsf have rescued three aliens of different, unfamiliar species on three damaged spaceships. But something psychological appears to be seriously wrong with all three. When their specialists fail to help these space-shipwrecked beings, the Tsf turn to humans for help. Dr. Alanso J. Morganson, well-respected psychiatrist, is drafted to propose a treatment plan. He knows the task is impossible but humanity is counting on him. To avoid drowning, "Dr. Alien" had best grab a buoy or grow tall enough to find solid land under his feet. Each Dr. Alien tale builds on the last, culminating with a unique vista on a truly cosmic scale, as well as possibilities for astonishing...

Science Fiction. 16659 words long. First published in Analog, September 2004

Her Scales Shine Like Music by Rajnar Vajra is a moving science fiction novelette about an encounter and budding relationship between two aliens, one human, who are the only living creatures occupying a planet in deep space. The human is assigned to guard a valuable find, while his colleagues leave, to file a report with the company that hired them.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.