DEAR TALES is a zine of short stories and poems, sometimes by different writers. The stories are all family oriented - no profanity, erotica or excessive violence. Stories have conclusive and upbeat endings. Also included in the zine are flash fiction sketch prompts.Volume 21 includes: general fiction short story "e;Out for a Drive"e; by Shannon Lewis; Short whimsical fantasy story "e;Escape From Planet Canis"e; by Linda L. Rigsbee; a short general fiction story "e;The Bus"e; by Linda L. Rigsbee; a poem "e;A Friend"e;, by Linda L. Rigsbee, a sketch prompt illustration by Linda L. Rigsbee, and a Flash Fiction responses; "e;Friends Help Friends,"e; by Linda L. Rigsbee.DEAR TALES, A Family Circular accepts submissions from new authors.