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.