After witnessing a bizarre fight in a strip mall, Charles realizes things may not be as they seem. Curiosity lands him on an alien planet where he learns not only is he the leader of a nearly extinct race but that the culprit is his boss on Earth. Regaining his memories, more secrets connected to his planet's demise are revealed. His people want vengeance but he faces a dilemma. Halfar, Supreme Ruler of Azrom is passing time on Earth taking over crime syndicates until he launches a full scale invasion. His secrets lie with Charles and he would do anything to keep him...and has. Now his plans...

An alien race emerges from the brink of extinction, the soul cores of their dead and missing now a field of glowing orbs. Their leader, Chardon, is found on Earth. An empty vessel having no memories of himself while working for a criminal organization run by Halfar, the Supreme Ruler of Planet Azrom. His enemy. During a bizarre fight near a strip mall, Chardon is rescued by survivors of his race who transport him to a new planet where his core is returned. Memories restored, Chardon realizes his sins, deeply entwined with Halfar's, are about to be exposed and not even Halfar wants that. When...

This anthology from the Northwest Independent Writers Association presents nineteen "artifact" stories, each with a different interpretation of the theme. In these pages meet a werewolf with daddy issues, an android driven mad by time and an alien artifact that will make you cry. You'll travel to worlds filled with magic, visit unique cultures, and move through time. So whether it's stories with deadly aliens or friendly witches, advanced alien technology, or strange things that go bump in the night, you'll find something to enjoy here.