Dive into a captivating anthology featuring six thought-provoking tales that explore the intersection of science, imagination, and the human experience in the cosmos. In The Cyberene by Rog Phillips, a sinister brain schemes to rewrite history for mankinds enslavement. George O. Smiths Amateur in Chancery takes us on a high-stakes rescue mission where scientists must navigate the complexities of language while facing dire technical challenges. Peter Schuyler Millers The Facts of Life presents a whimsical contemplation what if plants could experience love? Vaughn Sheltons Point of Departure unravels a web of mystery, deception, and murder as a design team races against time to explore the stars. In Wall of Crystal, Eye of Night, Algis Budrys introduces a vendor of dreams whose own fate is shrouded in ignorance of his true path. Finally, Walt Sheldon’s The Shrine invites us to consider the nature of time and our place within it. Join us for a journey that challenges perceptions and ignites the imagination!