The Sea Crystal and Other Weird Tales

Welcome to Susan Berliner's world. It's a place where strange things—both good and bad—happen. Meet some of the inhabitants: * Doreen. It's time for her wedding—but where is everyone? (Doreen's Wedding) * Neal. The face he sees in the mirror is no longer his own. (Mirror Image) * Deb. All she does is recite four Latin words. How bad can that be? (The Rapunzel Effect) * Ben. Everything he says sounds like gibberish. (Wordless) * Mary. Her sweet dreams become nightmares—and then the nightmares become real. (Dare to Dream) * Kayla & Dan, Lisette & Omar. Two vacationing couples—one white and one black—form a bizarrely close relationship. (The Sea Crystal) * Alicia. She waters office plants for a living. It's a stress-free job, right? (The Plant Whisperer) * Isabel. The man in a red sports car looks exactly like her long-lost husband. (Nathan's Return) In this weird world, you'll encounter a variety of genres—from thriller and horror to fairy tale and humor. Enjoy your visit!