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1. The Very Nasty Aquarium by Peter S. Beagle - Mrs Lopsided's nephew brings her an aquarium. She loves it and her new hobby has her shopping for additions. She buys a wooden pirate from an antique store but this was a very bad decision. She finds out the pirate is possessed by a duppy, an evil spirit. A perfect story. Beautifully written and entertaining. (5/5)

2. A Half-Remembered World by Aimee Ogden - People live on the backs of giant crab like creatures they call gods. They are ruled by deacons. Melu is one of the scavengers who descend the legs and find food and other usable items for the people. But their god is dying and they hope it will mate and produce offspring before it does so. An offspring would provide a new home for them. This was a full blown novella which I read over two mornings and was excellent. The characters were emotional and the plot exciting. Wonderful story. (5/5)

3. Approved Methods of Love Divination in the First-Rate City of Dushagorod by Kristina Ten - A strange satirical story I really didn't get. It's the future and after much war the government is working towards repopulating. Finding a soul mate is essential and Divination centres are the norm. Our story is about a young woman who keeps getting illegible results. (2/5)

4. Vanishing Point by RJ Taylor - Contractors land on planet. Their mission is to get a sample and get out. The being appears far away in the distance and computer says it is 4 hours away. This is the largest creature ever known. But when they get to the coordinates the being still appears very far away and estimate is four hours away. Very engaging narrative. (4/5)

5. The Pet of Olodumare by Joshua Uchenna Omenga and Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki - A creation story of how the humans were made and the Earth created. Was a fun imaginative story. (3/5)

6. The Serenity Prayer by Faith Merino - It is the start of the annual Hunt. A ritual where boys become men. Short and sweet. ,(3/5)

7. We Go on Faith Alone by KS Walker - A couple moves into a home where birds fly into the windows every day. Then the woman starts thinking about how migration works. Made no sense to me at all. (1/5)

8. Little Bird by Jill McMillan - A girl in a small town is living on her own since her father's death. One morning she wakes and finds her arms covered in scratches. Good character development brings Linnet to life. A well told story. (3/5)

9. Gather Me a Treasure by Jordan Chase-Young - A man visits an alien who is able to ressurect people. He brings him many gifts and asks for his twin sister to be ressurected. An entertaining and unusual story. The twist ending was ironic. (3/5)

10. NPC (or Eight Haxploits to Maximize Your Endgame Farming: A Players Guide) by DaVaun Sanders - All about gaming. I didn't understand it at all. (0/5)

11. A Meal for Frederick by Nick Thomas - A family makes a paper and tape dragon to hang in the kitchen. Over the years the father feeds it and his children stay healthy. Then his son is in a car crash. Very touching and we'll written. Really enjoyed this. (4/5)

12. The Day of the Sea by Jennifer Hudak - A girl tells the story of when the Sea came to visit her village. Written like an old sea myth. Not a lot happens. (3/5)

13. what to Do When a Protagonist Visits Your Generic Village by Dan Peacock - Dumb and boring. (0/5)

14. Pedestals, Proclivities, and Perpetuities by Celeste Rita Baker - This is supposed to be a satire but of what I have no idea. Charles throws Ann onto the roof and she stays there for months. (1/5)

15. A Time To Sing by Eddie D. Moore - This is microfiction which I'm not going to rate because I have no appreciation for it.

16. The Giant's Dream by Beth Gader - Very short story of a woman who lives inside a giant. Just ok. Not sure if I get the ending. (2/5)