'Desert Rain' by Mikhail Shvyryev
Poem
A dervish whirls across the desert lands, leaving awe and often destruction in its wake.

'Desert Shadow' by Brandie Minchew
Fantasy
Deep in the desert night, a shadow is cast over the festivities of a nomad tribe.

'Genie Dreams' by Haley K. Hoekstra
Fantasy
A young, spoiled princess is given an humbling lesson in a very remarkable way.

'Any Wish Way' by Joshua J. Marsh
Modern Fantasy
Liese, Kane, and Johanna learn the finer nuances of the old phrase, "Careful what you wish for..."

'Oasis' by Emily Bisset
Fantasy
In a harsh world, where survival of the fittest is the rule, Shardra, storyteller and adventurer, gathers followers for a daring expedition.

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