People often dream of taking the road less traveled. But would they really?What if that road took them to a different reality? A place where video games came to life, or a magical world trapped in the belly of brass statue? Or deep beneath the surface of a modern city where monsters lurk in the dark?A smart blend of urban and contemporary fantasy with science fiction, the magical stories in this latest collection in Annie Reed's Unexpected series will take you on journeys that will touch your heart, chill your blood, and let you travel to places that only exist in the imagination. Or do they? Turn the page and find out! "Annie Reed writes powerful stories about strong women." –Dean Wesley Smith, editor of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine "One of the best writers I've come across in years. Annie excels at whatever genre of fiction she chooses to write." —Kristine Kathryn Rusch, award-winning editor and writer of The Retrieval Artist series "The appearance of a new Annie Reed story is a treat. Try one and you'll be hooked." –David H. Hendrickson, award-winning author of "Death in the Serengeti" "Annie's writing is magic, seriously." –Robert J. McCarter, author of A Ghost's Memoir series