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The Disappearance of Josie Andrew [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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 What is it that makes a man a father? 1998 Nebula Award(R) Nominee
Words: 3507 - Reading Time: 10-14 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Out of the Blue [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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First contact may not happen on our terms. 1999 Writers of the Future Contest Winner
Words: 6335 - Reading Time: 18-25 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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A Gathering of Bones [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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A young man learns to live on his own and finds that things are not always as they seem. 1999
Words: 5673 - Reading Time: 16-22 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Family Tree [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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Sometimes you cannot break a curse until you meet the mage who cast it. 1995
Words: 2931 - Reading Time: 8-11 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Stealing the Sun [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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Sometimes there is little a man can do, but does that mean he has to do nothing? 1999
Words: 4542 - Reading Time: 12-18 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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A Matter of Pride [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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When you write software, sometimes you get the code and sometimes the code gets you. Then again, sometimes something entirely different happens... 2000
Words: 5538 - Reading Time: 15-22 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Ties that Bind [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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From the Author: "I was sitting in my car and the sun was shining. It was late afternoon, and I glanced out my window. The sunlight caught my eye and I was briefly dazzled. Strange how the mind works, eh? Somehow, I flashed on the viewpoint of a man laying on the ground, staring up at a backlit gladiator who was prepared to end their battle. A strong feeling accompanied this image, a mix of anger and pride and resignation. This man had fought a good fight, long and hard. He had lived a life in t... more info>> 1998
Words: 5008 - Reading Time: 14-20 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Time of Leaving [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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A young man faces the decision of a lifetime. 1995
Words: 3048 - Reading Time: 8-12 min.
Category: Fantasy
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True Power [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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He would steal for power, there was no doubt about that. He would cheat, maim, lie--whatever it took. And he would kill. He was surprised at this realization, at how easily the decision had come. There really *was* no decision. 1997
Words: 4227 - Reading Time: 12-16 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Test of Time [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
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Revenge is sweet when you have time to think about it. 1997
Words: 5419 - Reading Time: 15-21 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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