A story of a stolen wok, magic, and manipulation. This story was originally published in Strange Horizons. You can find... more

A financial advisor meets his new client: a hardworking, unassuming man with a curious and potentially life-changing secret.

A waitress is jolted from her morning routine when she's visited by a mysterious child.

A struggling college student gains new perspective on her studies from her classmate, who's come to study from another planet.... more

A young girl explores her own power, and finds kinship with a bird of prey.

A family matriarch takes up residence in the Underworld.

A group of mall Santas celebrating Christmas Eve discover that there is a stranger in their midst. "The Usual Santas" appears... more

A mystical phenomenon brightens the dreary days of winter — until one year, when it suddenly stops.

A boy discovers his father's hidden kingdom. This story appears in the anthology Small Odysseys: Selected Shorts Presents 35 New Stories,... more

A tale of complicated family relationships and magical cooking. This story was first published in Uncanny Magazine.