This definitive collection of short stories and 100-word drabbles from author Stephen G Parks’ early career covers a wide range of genres from deep space conflict to Shakespearean scenes to a dystopian near future. This edition contains twenty-four complete stories, including:

• Graceful Degradation
  In an Orwellian society, honouring your dead spouse means breaking the law.
  
• Sylvester, Down
  A dysfunctional crew must band together to fend off space pirates.
  
• Death vs Taxes
  Hubris: Why else would the IRS want to interview the Grim Reaper about tax evasion?
  
• Dee, for the Win
  Sixteen and cocky is a quick path to death, especially in a sport called Slaughterball.
  
• 20 more stories & two excerpts from pending longer works!