A scientist tries to cure all disease, unwittingly bringing about the end of Humanity; Sentient computers take revenge upon an internet troll; A computer genius builds a machine which can see into the dreams of others, with dark consequences; A girl wakes up in a hospital bed after an accident, but the kindness and concern of her parents and her doctor hide a terrifying truth; An android learns what it is to be Human. These are just a few of the unsettling situations from the minds of these new authors in this collection of short science-fiction stories, a selection of terrible prophecies of...

The second volume of "Seven Deadly Sins, A Young Adult Anthology," explores Sloth: (SLOHTH/SLOTH/) 1. Failure to do things one should. 2. A wasting due to lack of use; concerns a person, place, thing, skill or tangible ideal that would require maintenance, refinement or support to continue to exist. 3. Evil that exists when good men fail to act. The writers of the Seven Deadly Sins Anthology celebrate and pay tribute to the emotional and mental turmoil that is being a teenager. Fourteen authors, fourteen stories. One theme: Sloth.
The Locker Monster by Elizabeth Archer Mom always told...

The world is full of beauty, from never-changing stars to ever-changing oceans to the pleasures of human company. We are free to enjoy good food, satisfying friendships, and things that make us happy.
But beware of demanding too much. Excess in any form is a dangerous thing.
Nineteen authors. Nineteen stories. One theme: Gluttony. This is the fourth volume in our series.
The Gluttony Diary by Elizabeth Archer: We all have to eat, but how do we know we are eating too much? When a young girl looks at her body, she doesn't see what others see.
Saving Dad by Teresa Bassett:...