A tiny star appears in a little girl's bedroom. An alien's first encounter with an Earthling is a dog. A couple find themselves adrift upon the Pacific Ocean in their hotel room. A trio of friends journey to Neptune to mine diamonds. These are just some of the stories included in this speculative fiction collection. Written by the author of the well-received indie novel, "Armistice Day".One story, "Tile", contains adult situations and dialogue which are not suitable for the under 18 crowd.