Stories of wonder and courage from the farthest stars to the ground beneath our feetCharging selflessly into danger, facing the mortality of an artificially extended life, plumbing the deepest depths of space, fighting to expose truths others want to keep hidden... This collection of all-new stories from Brain Lag authors features never-before-seen glimpses into favourite worlds as well as new characters and places to love. From starkly beautiful to brashly funny and everything in between, these stories showcase the range of voices Brain Lag has been proud to publish over the years.Why do we tell such tales of hardship and bravery, honesty and reflection?Because in the darkness between the stars, there are no heroes. There are only regular people who step up.Featuring all-new stories by: J. D. DeLuzio J. R. Dwornik Catherine Fitzsimmons Gary Girod Dale E. McClenning Stephen B. Pearl Erynn Q David Rae Hugh A. D. Spencer Simon A. G. Spencer