In the spirit of classic sci-fi/fantasy/horror short story collections such as Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man and Stephen King's Nightmares & Dreamscapes, we welcome you to the inaugural edition of the Aberrant Literature Short Fiction Collection, a periodic anthology compiling five of the best and most creative original Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror stories from across the country. Whether attending an intergalactic tournament of champions on a far-away planet, being whisked away to a fantastical land where humans have inexplicably been turned to stone, or joining a young reporter in New York city as his attraction to a mermaid-shaped swizzle stick quickly turns to obsession, each of the five stories in this first volume of the Aberrant Literature Short Fiction Collection is certain to provide you the unique and exciting experience that is lacking from the current literary landscape. None of these stories have been released before, and are exclusive to the Aberrant Literature Short Fiction Collection. Be sure to stay on the lookout for future collections, and we hope that you will continue to join us on our journey as we search the country for the most creative and imaginative short fiction on the horizon.