Worlds Away and Far

A collection of five other world tales. SOLDIERS DANCE FOR ME Jens has long dreamed of becoming a Queen's Arm, an elite soldier that defends the kingdom from the relentless attacks of the orgula. Most girls in his village dream of being chosen to be a Queen's Hand, but Bekin dreams only of Jens, wanting him to stay in their village and marry her. When Jens is chosen to be a Queen's Arm, Bekin waits for his return. But when Bekin is chosen to be a Queen's Hand, their future together is in jeopardy. PRISON FACILITY YK3-04 Attal's been a prison pilot for so many years that even transporting his world's most sadistic and dangerous criminal is routine. Until that criminal tries to escape from his ship, endangering the lives of his copilot, himself and his entire world. A SNACK FOR GARBAGG Davoga's long day at the factory gets a lot worse when she discovers a hideous sight on her kitchen table. WHEN THE ANGELS SING When aliens visit Earth and offer astounding technology, superstar negotiator Maighdlin Dunne is sent in to get the one thing they refuse to share - the cure for all diseases. A RAY OF SUNSHINE Hopelessness and despair have gripped Riffa's world. Unable to fulfill her duties as the Comforter of her people any longer, she initiates the ritual that will annoint her successor, the baby Kalima.