An Original Anthology Magazine
Humans prove great fodder for fiction. But what about the universe of possibilities offered by the nonhuman protagonist? The eighteen daring humans of Fiction River’s latest volume explore just that. From a goblin who must choose whether to risk everything for love to a heroic rat adventuring at sea to sentient underpants (yes, underpants), these nonhuman tales demonstrate why Adventures Fantastic says: “If you haven’t checked out Fiction River yet, you should. There’s something for everyone.” “…a great set of unique and fast-paced tales of the imagination!” —Astro Guyz on Fiction River: Recycled Pulp
Includes Thea Hutcheson's "Sheath Hopes": Shukano, a tentacled interdimensional miner, stumbles into a rich vein of contraband from the human universe: delicate, racy garments that scandalize half the straitlaced mining town he tries to sell them in. But when he finally finds the right buyer, he discovers she's interested in a lot more than his merchandise.
This is a clever piece that combines a strange world with a logical economy… (on "Sheath Hopes")

