Jeremy DaFoe looks human enough. He farms soybeans and corn on his small farm. His wife Betty loves him. His best friend Buddy admires him. His enemy Luke plots revenge.     But Jeremy is an ancient being of incredible power trapped in Nuthatch County. His presence has shaped its body and soul for thousands of years. The people, plants, and geology revolve around him. Old resentments, historical wrongs, and past social pressures have built over the years like tectonic forces.     The time has come for change. Some in the County want it to be violent. They may get their wish.

Nuthatch County

The Invader's ships didn't conquer--they destroyed. Those caught at the Connaught Range fought to the last. Connaught Range had a secret laboratory. When there was no hope, the soldiers, civilian researchers, and their families uploaded themselves into the protected Server Farm, fighting the monsters from their own minds to make a place of safety. Maybe the Invaders would find them. Maybe they would be rescued. Maybe not. There was no way to tell. But no one came and over fifteen years of peace they made their own lives. Now, that's over. The Dragon is coming.

The Long Frame

Tom nodded. Dan was sitting close to his right. Tom reached for his glass as if he'd forgotten he'd finished it, made a fist and backhanded Dan with all his strength. Dan fell back off his chair. Tom followed up the blow with a vicious kick to Dan's groin. Dan doubled up and the breath came out of him in a faint shriek. Tom pulled open Dan's coat and found the pistol he knew was there and a small glittering knife he didn't."Kids." Tom put the barrel of the pistol against Dan's throat. "Where do you think Derek is?""Trolley, " Dan croaked. "A street entrance to the underground.""Thank you.""Tell me, " said Dan as soon as he was able to breathe. "Do you know she's not your daughter?""Yes." Tom hid the pistol in his jacket pocket and left the tavern.-From Tom Kelley's Ghost

Tom Kelley's Ghost and Other Stories

Merle is homeless on Coney Island. He keeps remembering things from long, long ago. Harry Linden owns a failing parking garage and has to hire an alien to make ends meet. Tomas Coban is a retired dictator. He was never quite sure he had done those things for which he was blamed. He meets someone that is certain of it. Jack Brubaker just wanted to be with and protect his wolves. They all have one thing in common. They know winters are hard.

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