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Humans are, so far as we know, the only creatures on this planet who mark the passage of time. As such, we are keenly aware from an early age that time is tick, tick, ticking away. These stories and more fill Dearest Death, a collection of short horror fiction by W. Dale Jordan, author of The Stop.

Journey Baral met Pious on a night out and was immediately interested in him, but after only one dance, they had a fight that sent Pious stomping off into a snow-filled night. Days later, a peculiar hunger strikes Journey, and his life quickly runs off the rails. Pious Sturms hexed himself. He didn’t mean it, but a hex is the only explanation for his bad luck. One dark night, Journey, the man Pious has been thinking about nonstop, turns up on his doorstep, and Pious is horrified to realize he hurt Journey, too. Will Pious be able to fix this magical problem before it is too late?

Henry and Elaina Daniels continue to build their relationship, but everything comes crashing down around what stability they have established. Even with the birth of their baby and a journey back north, Henry tumbles further into his sickness.

The demons taunted. Feeling imprisoned by the voices in his head, Henry feared he would never be free from their reign. With no regard, he raised the bottle to his lips and relished in the blackness welcoming him like an old friend.

When someone steals a one-of-a-kind jewelry creation from the madam who runs the Courtesan Hotel, Winter Janvier is on the hook as a suspect. If he can't figure out what really happened, he's toast.

Fenwick Guidry likes his assistant, Maurice, more than he should. Will Fenwick be able to convince Maurice he is serious about pursuing a relationship? This story takes place in the beautiful city of St. Loren, Louisiana, which is part of the New Gothenburg world.

A tall, mysterious white man moves into a neighborhood that is caught in a turf war between three rival gangs. He becomes a threat to the gangs when the residents begin to lose their fear of the gangs and they begin to lose members.

In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. Explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration, and can also be used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime.

Bonnie offers to help the clans with a problem that they all share. She realizes that her help comes with a price, and she wonders if it's worth it.

Kristen finds herself in unknown territory, but with the help of Ethan, they work together to find their escape. Kayla and the rest of the women discover that one of the pack members isn't who they seem. That discovery leads to a desperate situation that takes everyone to solve.

Alick and Heather are finally given their chance at happiness, but it may be too soon for one of them. A possible mate's life hangs in the balance, and everyone rushes to find help. Will they reach her in time?

Kristen and Tessa, best friends since childhood, embark on the trip of a lifetime. Together, they travel to Scotland to enjoy the wonders of the highlands along the River Ness. It was during their second night of their vacation that they entered an antique store that caught their attention. There, under glass of an old counter and even older shop owner, a beautiful green stone had demanded their attention. Liza, the one in charge of the stone, must then figure out which woman is to receive the gift that the gem holds.