A collection of ten science fiction and fantasy short stories by Gabe Sluis.The First Day of Spring- The homeless of the City emerge from a long winter in hibernation.My Corner Store- A trip to the corner store takes an unexpected turn.Sara Joy- A young naval architect practices stoic meditation.Story of a Graffiti Artist- A graffiti artist gets an odd request.The Visitant- A prisoner decides how long he will wait before he will make his break.The Ship in Question- The captain of a starship tries to get fake papers for his ship.Drake Denver and the Ninja Gang- A recycled gem of a story started over 10 years ago.The Most He Ever Spoke- A short conversation between two warriors.Reflections From a Ditch- A time traveler takes a shot at US Army Ranger School in 1985.The Blue Beetle- A woman goes on a quest to hunt down a cure for her arthritis.