This new collection of seven sparkling short stories (including one piece published for the first time anywhere) features tales of science fiction and fantasy, with new introductions by Jean Lorrah (the editor) and Jacqueline Lichtenberg. Included are: "Recompense," "The Vanillamint Tapestry," "Science Is Magic Spelled Backwards," "Event at Holiday Rock," "Aventura," "A Mother's Curse," and "Ruella and the Stone."