Dark and Dangerous Things II

An alien life form is saved by human intervention. A young man desperately fights for the magical healing power that only a unicorn can provide. A lone man watches a wormhole, hoping against hope to see possible signs of life. A girl discovers that her mysterious dragon-shaped birthmark isn't necessarily the curse her town has led her to believe. A mad scientist and a fiendish creature learn the power of connection in a way that surprises the both of them. A young girl shares her thoughts on what it's like to live among vampires on the moon... Blending horror, pathos, humor, and drama-these tales look at human struggles like loneliness, fear, love and need from a fantastical, supernatural viewpoint. Five authors... ten stories... It all adds up to one wild, entertaining ride These short stories will keep you jumping at shadows, guessing at mysteries, and wanting more.