Ephemera

A team of archaeologists excavate a mysterious monument, ignoring its warnings of a terrible curse. A diplomatic mission turns sour when a space fleet's heroic captain is accused of committing a crime. A man wakes up to his own murder and must help a team of professional paranormal scientists solve the mystery. And in a magical city where six impossible things happen before breakfast, a ragtag team of magicians attempt a heist if they can manage to avoid attempted murder first.

At time silly, at time serious, these seven short tales draw on the drama of human experience to explore the inner lives of ordinary people in extraordinary places and circumstances. Kalpar is an independent author of science fiction and fantasy.