L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40: The Best New SF & Fanta

<b><p>Spine-tingling</p> <p>Breathtaking</p> <p>Mind-blowing</p> <p>Experience these powerful new voices?vivid, visceral, and visionary?as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities. </p> <p><b>Twelve captivating tales</b> from the best new writers of the year as selected by Writers of the Future Contest judges <b>accompanied by three more</b> from L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S.M. Stirling. Each story has a full-color illustration.</p> <p><b>Plus Bonus Art and Writing Tips</b> from Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, L. Ron Hubbard, Dean Wesley Smith</p> <p>?When her owner goes missing, a digital housecat must become more than simulation to find her dearest companion through the virtual world. The Edge of Where My Light Is Cast? by Sky McKinnon, art by Carina Zhang</p> <p>No one came to his brother's funeral. Not even the spirits. ﾉtienne knew it was his fault. Son, Spirit, Snake? by Jack Nash, art by Pedro N.</p> <p>Man overboard is a nightmare scenario for any sailor, but Lieutenant Susan Guidry is also running out of air?and the nearest help is light years away. Nonzero? by Tom Vandermolen, art by Jennifer Mellen</p> <p>Mac wanted to invent a cocktail to burn itself upon the pages of history?but this one had some unexpected side effects. The Last Drop? by L. Ron Hubbard and L. Sprague de Camp, art by Chris Arias</p> <p>Dementia has landed Dan Kennedy in Graydon Manor, and what's left of his life ahead seems dismal, but a pair of impossible visitors bring