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