3 Mer » The Mer crave eternal life, but only men have souls. In the modern day, convicts are given the opportunity to live the life of their dreams but at the price of immortality. Alone on a desert island, one man must choose.

Today I Have Become Your Father » One morning, Tina watches as the president addresses the nation with a message of safety and joy. A work of hypothetical political horror.

1 The Deal When the system breaks down, two men attempting to barter for necessities discover that human trust is also a valuable commodity.

The Picture Worth a Thousand Lives A young man travels to the country of his famous ancestor, seeking information about his family's past and the wonderful painting left behind by his granduncle. Unfinished, perhaps never to be completed.

1 The Wall Written from the perspective of a tribal legendkeeper, this describes the history and the puzzlement of the tribe's interaction with the mysterious, infinite Wall.

Shattered Things A short story about a man who collects other people's discarded treasures. It would be listed under the 'life' category if there was one.