At the end of society as we know it, no one remembers what disease is. Trap thinks they've just caught one, but their friends all disagree. Crow believes there is a film over reality; nobody else notices. In one reality, Riverbank Wildwood is long; in another, two researchers work on their greatest project yet: carbon dating magnificently old human bones. Seika happens across white gangsters bullying a helpless animal, but when they step in to defend it, the strange animal turns into a magical beast! In the face of a blackening sky, Adris says the community should move, but Ono— the community's sage—demands the people stand and prepare for the worst.

Whose perspective is right?

Turn the pages of this collection of short stories to find out! From dark, haunting fantasy to dystopian science-fiction, this collection spans a range of worlds. In each story, our protagonist seeks to find answers to their world. They seek connection, relationship, community. They stand in the muck and mire on the razor-thin edge of hope and reach for more.

What will their hand grasp? Dive on in to these pages to find out!