Seven stories that will take you into the near future, the far future, this world, other worlds and other dimensions. What they have in common is uncommon conclusions. Inside you will find an extraordinary government solution to crime; a sheriff with surprising powers; a decidedly depressing planet; a Roman Empire that did not fall: a world population dedicated to conquering another planet called Earth; some repetitive motions you might want to avoid; something terrible in the woods; and one seriously angry golfer.