A patron at the All Alien Cafe tells a tall tale of the pitfalls in looking for true love by constructing it. A science-fiction story originally published in Luna Station Quarterly.

A simple doctor appointment goes terribly wrong. A science-fiction story originally published in Daily Science Fiction.

A tired mother considers an impossible choice. A science-fiction story originally published in Theme of Absence.

Jeko is the only elephantine sentient in a classroom full of canine and robotic students. A science-fiction story originally published in Fantasia Divinity.

The squirrel-like Rikkita chases down the clues to the final phase of her heist. A science-fiction story originally published in Fantasia Divinity.

Jordan is a Labrador Retriever with a dream. A science-fiction story originally published in Allasso.

A reptilian alien with a hot temper keeps her cool around annoying humans. A science-fiction story originally published in Daily Science Fiction.

Today, the ice rings melt. A science-fiction story originally published in Theme of Absence.

Chirri's robot is malfunctioning. A science-fiction story originally published in Analog Science Fiction & Fact.

Lee-a-lei hosts an unusual party and rite of passage for her daughter. A science-fiction story originally published in Daily Science Fiction.

A Collie pup can never comprehend the depth and mystery behind a Siamese cat's eyes. A furry story originally published in Dancing in the Moonlight.

If your spaceship is powered by a panda, you'd better keep the panda happy. A science-fiction story originally published in Neo-Opsis.

Arellnor dives into the heart of a gas giant, hoping the rumors are true. A science-fiction story originally published in Daily Science Fiction.

A mouse-like alien gets lost in the clouds of New Jupiter. A science-fiction story originally published in Daily Science Fiction.

A mouse-like alien wants to fly with the avians. A science-fiction story originally published in Daily Science Fiction.

Chirri gets her biggest order for a cake yet, from a surprising customer. A science-fiction story originally published in Theme of Absence.

Not all trees grow the same way. A fantasy tale originally published in Empyreome.

A bio-engineer and a roboticist bring offerings to the Doraspian emperor. A science-fiction story originally published in Daily Science Fiction.

An intrepid pirate must rescue an ocean world from boiling under blaring sunlight. A science-fiction story originally published by Furvana.

Sunny wants to stop for a snack, but the demons pouring out of a portal on the top of the Great Dane building will not wait. A furry story originally published by Midwest Furfest.

A normal day on safari -- in a different world. A fantasy story originally published by the Penn Cove Literary Arts Award.

Darkfoot attacks a moose in the dead of winter, and his relationship with his pack will never be the same. A fantasy story originally published in Untied Shoelaces of the Mind.

A reptilian alien with her cool temper is clearly an ideal choice for babysitting the human captain's larval offspring. A science-fiction story originally published in Analog Science Fiction & Fact.

Gloria, the Bernese Mountain Dog, would do anything for her masters, but she doesn't know how much she's already done. A science-fiction story originally published in AE: The Canadian Science Fiction Review.

Irudy struggles with her inner demons as she flies her cargo ship past the red giant that swallowed her home world. A science-fiction story originally published in All Worlds Wayfarer.