17Wiebke Buchanan or The Truth About Penguins » Wiebke Buchanan feels hard done by. That her immature ex-boyfriend Alex has named their child Linux is the smallest of her problems. Between failed driving tests, dyslexia, neighbours from hell, screwed-up one-night stands, the loss of Linux's cuddly penguin and the foibles of her eccentric friends, Wiebke almost overlooks that there is something fishy going on at work...

9 Solstice of Doubt Twenty-thousand years into the future, humankind lives in peace and modest comfort. The good life, however, comes at a price, and Aurisse is no longer willing to pay it.

4 What the Rain Brought In No matter how small you are, you have the power to make someone's day.

2 Four Feminist Poems » Four Feminist Poems. Does exactly what it says on the tin. 1. Frida 2. Mary Wollstonecraft 3. Mary Anne Evans 4. Marilyn

3 The Sun Porch Dorothy Frollick was by no means a respectable spinster and Agatha Thimble simply could not abide her. One day, though, she finds herself in need of help under the most embarrassing circumstances. A tale of two old biddies.

7 Worthwhile Considerations What if someone decided completely to boycott humankind? First published in Gold Dust magazine, issue 22, winter 2012.

5The Walker A young man watches a woman walk past his hospital room day after day. When he finally dares to accost her, he is in for a surprise. First published in Gold Dust magazine issue 23, summer 2013.