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Wulf Moon’s story “The Saltmarsh” was an emotional rollercoaster. At first I wasn’t fond of the characters, though the descriptions were strong. As the story wore on, my feelings strengthened, and I loved the ending (no spoilers). The subtle way it was built toward was no less than exceptional.

“The Grim Reaper’s Game” by David Hankins was a humorous and heartfelt tale. The pacing was great, the mystery intriguing, and the characters full of, well, character. I look forward to his Kickstarter and getting the chance to see more of the Grim Reaper.

“Persistence of Memory” (Cory Swanson) was an interesting story, rife with ethical wonderings and on the verge of horror. I enjoyed reading it, though it’s ending felt a little abrupt and left me wanting more.

“Machines” by Jennifer R. Povey is a contender for my favorite story in the anthology: it’s incredibly playful with a diverse cast and excellent pacing. (Although, I did wonder what happened to Samson…he was mentioned once and then seemingly disappeared.) After I finished reading this one, I literally set down the book and said to myself out loud, “I liked that story, I really liked that story.”