Alien warmongers have cloned an ancient emperor to lead an unstoppable army. Gifted with superhuman powers and advanced technology, he sets his sights on his home planet, Earth, and then... the stars However, countermeasures have already been set in place. A young Iowa farm boy, oblivious to his powers or destiny, is thrust into a battle that will decide the fate of humanity against the new and improved Genghis Khan

From the fields of Iowa to the farthest reaches of space, Adam J. Whitlatch takes you on a journey of the senses in this collected volume of his early works of short fiction and poetry, some forgotten and others never before seen. Terror, sadness, laughter, wonder, and romance all await you within these pages. Come along and dance the October Ballet.

Matt Freeborn's travels have brought him to the abandoned river city of Burlington, Iowa. Unbeknownst to the weller, terrible things hunger in the darkness, and their eyes are fixed upon him Matt soon finds himself running for his life, seeking shelter in the city in hopes to survive the Night of the Cicada. Winner of the 2016 Burlington Bloodbath short story writing competition.