An anthology of eight original Science Fiction and Fantasy stories by some of the fastest-rising stars in the field today. The stories in this volume represent eight worlds crafted by strong new voices. From the depths of the underground civilization of Varin to a gritty, near-future Seattle; from post-apocalypse Atlanta to an India where technology is reshaping society; from a young girl caught in the struggles of the Aztec Gods to a story of demonic possession on the Yangtze; from neo-Shakespearian Space Opera to the cross-wiring of parallel universes... This is Eight Against Reality. "Editor Ciriello's broad and discerning tastes portend well for future volumes" --Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, July 2010