Fool's Gold

Through the humdrum of lovers' quarrels, the consequences of losing a loved one, a glimpse into the souls of flowers, and the hazards of space travel, these tales challenge what we too often take for granted: reality. Feeling lonely or isolated? Perhaps, like Jana, you should step into one of the blue BLM booths that have appeared around the city. (The Big Love Machine)Two lovers, flush with a big lottery win, struggle to decide how to spend their newfound fortune until a shocking twist changes everything. (Blood Calls to Blood)Planet XBC seems perfect for settlers, but a mysterious cube raises unsettling questions. (Time, Fickle Time)Was the handsome and devoted Tony truly the ideal companion? And can Isla ever move on from mourning him? (Sleeping Beauty #16)Imagine being chosen to sleep for a century until Earth recovers from climate change. What kind of society would you wake up to? (Anamnesis)These stories explore what falls out when the fabric of reality is shaken.