Shimmers & Shadows

Michael Merriam's diverse stories unfold where the faery realm intersects with the mundane world of the Twin Cities, in the spacefaring future of exploration and adventure, and in a mythical land of sorcery and danger. Here you will find tales of adventure, horror, enchantment, humor, tragedy, and romance where: <br />...a young outcast strikes a hard bargain with the Muddy River <br />...two very different spirits find sanctuary in a historic shopping mall <br />...a space transport captain makes a difficult choice and falls headlong into the middle of a conspiracy <br />...a fallen Seelie champion is caught between his dark past and unusual mortal friends <br />...estranged lovers discover whether science or magic will save their dying Earth <br />...death is not the end, time does not always run in a straight line, and the rain blesses both mortals and fae.