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My first visit to the human realm in decades was…memorable. I visited a comic book store, and made a new friend. Liam was just as geeky as me, and while he might seem scary to humans, all I saw were his sweet smiles and kind gestures. Discovering he was my mate was a surprise, but when Liam didn’t react the way I expected when I accidentally revealed I was a jorogumo, hope unfurled. Maybe he would be the one to accept me exactly as I was.

Bekka is a young Ranger working as a caravan outrider for the first time. After a lapse in judgement causes her to question whether she is cut out for this sort of a life, she runs off and finds herself drawn into a mysterious adventure set in motion by the Gods themselves. Thrown together with three complete strangers, the group encounters a mad priest in control of an ancient and damaged artifact of unfathomable power; A mystical organ that has the power to transcend worlds.

In 2236, the world has largely settled after two centuries of magical apocalyptic events and heroic interventions. The Icelandic Citadel of Knowledge oversees the Accorded Territories, the nations which rose from the ashes of The Aperien Event. The Citadel enforces a set of magically binding laws called The Accords. While those who live within the Accorded Territories can find everything they need, those who strike out on their own as Independents have no such protections.

Alistair Woodson is a loner by choice. Since the traumatic night that ended his only friendship, he’s isolated himself by letting his classmates believe he’s a criminal and an arsonist, best to be avoided at all costs. But on his graduation trip across Paris, Switzerland, and Italy, Alis discovers that isolation isn’t so easy to maintain in hostel rooms and cross-country trains.

Locke worked hard to become a pro gamer, getting paid to do something he loves. But with the dream comes some unexpected challenges. The demand is overwhelming and it gets lonely. Adam works in the historical district, where he gets to dress up and entertain tourists. He loves to play games casually as a way to relax and often sets up at Randy’s Diner. The last person Adam expected to walk into the diner was his favorite streamer.

In November 2039, marine scientist Wend Taylor heaves themself aboard a zero-emissions boat skippered by elusive nature photographer Viola Yang. Guided by instinct, ocean dreams, and a shared birthday in 1972, they barter stories for passage across the Pacific. Aljon, Viola’s younger cousin, keeps a watchful eye and an innovative galley. Story by story, the trio rethink secrets, flying dreams, and how they experience their own minds.