In What Gladys Knows by Timothe Davis, Gladys is certain the strangers surrounding her are hiding something—and she’s determined to uncover the truth before it’s too late. But as suspicion and memory blur together, what she finally discovers may not be what she expected.

What begins as a chance encounter between two strangers in Las Vegas becomes an unforgettable meditation on hope, loss, and the choices that define a life. In Gamble of a Lifetime, David Clear explores whether one unexpected connection can change the odds when everything seems lost.

In "Home Sweet Drone" by Mary Jo Rabe, an endearing delivery drone discovers that its greatest purpose isn't simply delivering packages—it's caring for the people who depend on it. But as whispers of a darker future spread through the drone hive mind, one loyal machine must confront what it truly means to protect humanity.