Unwillingly exiled from their own world, the Grysaille have lived in San Diego for generations, using their magic to hide amongst their human neighbors. They have successfully kept their existence in the shadows…
…until now.

An anthology of urban fantasy stories set in San Diego, California.

The Rift – by Sue Dawe
General Sandozon, former Supreme Commander of His Emperor’s Combined Imperial Armies, suffers through a long, wretched night in his freezing prison cell, contemplating his life and his impending doom. His execution will come at dawn, a punishment decreed for traitors, death by the terrifying Rift.

The Race – by Danny Atwood
No risk, no reward. On an 80-mile sailing race, testing boundaries becomes life-or-death for Martin Bishop.

A Promising Day – by SJ Ruff
Testifying at a trial is always daunting, but what happens when your safety depends on hiding the truth?

Life After Death – by Sue Dawe
Having survived the Gift from the God of Death, Sandozon is alive, but alone in an alien world, and broken in body and spirit. It will take more than time for him to heal and find the courage to live… and love… once again.

Illusions Yield – by Jefferson P. Swycaffer
Truth is strong, and illusion is weak, but there are times when illusion has a power of its own.

You See Me – by Stephanie Golightly
Sometimes being truly seen can be both a blessing and a curse. Especially for Aryk and Ryssa, who are mired in secrets that affect life and death.

Cross Investigations – by Danny Atwood
A body goes missing from a crime scene while first responders are still there. “Psychic” Detective, Marisha Cross is hired to figure out what happened, and she discovers so much more than she ever expected.

Hospitality – by SJ Ruff
An uninvited guest drops in on San Diego’s most unusual residents.

Sacrifice – by Sue Dawe
To the Grysaille, keeping the secret is the most important rule that supersedes all others. Breaking that rule exacts a harsh punishment, and threatening to do so in a prominent and public forum forces the Grysaille Council to impose extreme measures. When the Council calls upon Sandozon to execute their decision, it endangers the fragile peace he has forged for himself and his human mate.