Bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson is best known for his epic science fiction novels such as "Hidden Empire", "Dune: House Atreides" (with Brian Herbert), and "Star Wars: Jedi Search". This collection of twenty-two tales and two essays displays the range of his imagination, from science fiction to fantasy to horror, from alien landscapes in the far future to cutting-edge technological developments that could happen tomorrow. The first five stories take readers to parallel universes next door, on expeditions for Alternitech. Other tales put a humorous twist on classic fantasy scenarios of kissing frogs and slaying dragons.