A collection of 16 sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by number one New York Times best-selling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey.

A child’s wish for her father comes true. The end of the world has never been so much fun. Conquering personal demons becomes all too real. It’s not always about winning; sometimes it’s about showing up for the fight. It’s about loving your life’s work, and jobs that make you question everything.

In this anthology, 17 authors have woven together brand-new stories that speak to the darkness and despair that life brings while reminding us that good deeds, humor, love, sacrifice, dedication, and following our joy can ignite a light that burns so bright the darkness cannot last.

Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey are joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, Jonathan Maberry, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Jessica Schlenker, Sharon Shinn, M. C. Sumner, Patrick M. Tracy, and Michael Z. Williamson in this collection.

Contents:
Twilight Falls A Joe Ledger Rogue Team International Adventure
Jonathan Maberry

Not in This Lifetime
Sharon Shinn

Mr. Positive, The Eternal Optimist
Larry Correia

No Greater Love
Kacey Ezell

Broken Son
Griffin Barber

Heart of Clay A Dan Shamble, Zombie Pi Adventure
Kevin J. Anderson

Reprise A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Short Story
John G. Hartness

Asil and the Not-Date An Alpha and Omega Story
Patricia Briggs

In the Dust
Robert E. Hampson

Fallen
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

Working Conditions
Patrick M. Tracy

Last Contact
M. C. Sumner

Ronin
William McCaskey

Skjöldmóðir
Michael Z. Williamson and Jessica Schlenker

Bonds of Love and Duty
Monalisa Foster

Zombie Dearest An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Story
Laurell K. Hamilton