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In the past 50 years, the American short story has changed dramatically. New voices, forms, and mixtures of genres have brought this unique US genre a thrilling burst of energy. This rich anthology celebrates this avalanche of talent. Beginning in 1970, it culls together a half century of powerful American short stories from all genres, including - for the first time in a literary anthology - science fiction, horror, and fantasy.

Emily Dickinson was one of the most reclusive of all poets. She spent much of her life in seclusion in her father’s house in Amherst, and only a handful of her 1800 poems were published in her lifetime. Credit for the posthumous publication of her work must be given to her editor and friend Thomas W. Higginson, who reported that, in spite of the voluminous correspondence which passed between himself and Dickinson, he only met her twice in person.

Like so many other women in Crystal Canyon, Lisa has heard the rumors. The ladies of the city are whispering, wondering aloud if “it” could possibly be true. Is it possible? Men can’t resist any command given by a woman? It sounds impossible, but the girls of the college start to experiment, and they’re enjoying themselves. Lisa graduated a couple years ago, and now, she is competing with Evan for a promotion.