Genevieve Valentine Knihy

Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys to intelligent machines violently malfunctioning, this anthology brings to life the half-formed questions and fears we all have about the increasing presence of robots in our lives. With contributions from a mix of bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming writers, and including a rare story by “the father of artificial intelligence,” Dr. John McCarthy, Robot Uprisings meticulously describes the exhilarating and terrifying near-future in which humans can only survive by being cleverer than the rebellious machines they have created.

A reimagining of the "Twelve Dancing Princesses" traces the story of a family of flappers who work in a 1920s speakeasy until their suspicious father decides to marry them off, prompting a confrontation with a bootlegger from the eldest sister's past.

Selina Kyle put aside her life as Catwoman to run Gotham's criminal underworld as its queen of crime, but now the catsuit's back on and Catwoman's got a new mission.

After the Twilight of the Gods, the world is precariously uncertain, and Xena and Gabrielle have been missing for twenty-five years. The power of Rome is growing; Caesar is determined to conquer by lies what he can't conquer by force, and the people at its edges know what's coming.

After surviving an assassination attempt, a young ambassador teams up with an undercover paparazzo to navigate a dangerous world and uncover the truth behind the threat to her life. Their journey is filled with suspense as they race against time, facing perilous situations and unexpected alliances. The story combines elements of intrigue and action, highlighting themes of survival and the complexities of trust in a high-stakes environment.