
Distant Realms
A Collection of Short Fiction
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Chris Lester
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Chris Lester
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Worlds of Fantasy and Wonder
20,000 light-years from Earth, an anthropologist explores the legends of a forgotten colony.
The night before the world’s end, two old lovers seek reconciliation and healing.
An ordinary man is dragged into a land of swords and sorcery, where he is gifted with the powers of a god…or a demon.
In the midst of the Cold War, two high-flying heroes wrestle with duty, prejudice, and the hidden truths of their own lives.
Distant Realms collects 13 works of speculative fiction by Chris Lester, creator of the award-winning Metamor City story universe. These stories cross worlds as diverse and broad as imagination itself, from the far future to ancient woods where forbidden gods still hold sway. Here are tales of science fiction, fantasy, and cosmic horror, of heroism and rebellion, of loves lost and found…but above all, tales of humanity and hope.
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Josie Barton is a high school student living in terror. Invisible creatures torment her everywhere she goes, constantly getting her into trouble at school, and even haunting her apartment. But just when Josie thinks things couldn't get any worse, she meets the guy from across the hall. Zeph Clemmont is a changeling with enemies in all the worst places, fighting to undo a curse that threatens to end his life. Survival means he will have to swallow his pride and trust Josie with all his darkest secrets.
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Who is responsible for producing this????
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By: Nicole Conway
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Excellent speculative fiction collection
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great collection of stories
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The storytelling is reminiscent of some of Heinlein’s later works, the exploration of consciousness and identity is very thought provoking.
The author/narrator has a pleasing voice and inflection contributes to the stories.
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