Second Skin, by Pip Coen

[F&SF]

★★★☆☆ Average

(Fantasy Horror) Against his better judgment, Mr. Musil takes a voiceless teen girl as apprentice on his farm. It turns out she has a special gift, but it’s not for farm work. (4,236 words; Time: 14m)

The Fall from Griffin's Peak, by Pip Coen

[F&SF]

★★★★☆ Quite the caper!

(Fantasy Adventure) A professional thief gets an offer (one she can’t refuse) to steal a valuable “griffin’s tear” for a wealthy client. But things aren’t always as they seem. (6,451 words; Time: 21m)

Inquisitive, by Pip Coen

[F&SF]

★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

(Epic SF) Saffi is brilliant, but so eccentric that she has trouble relating to ordinary people. Not that she’s going to let that stand in her way. (7,552 words; Time: 25m)

Welcome to Astuna, by Pip Coen

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(SF Mystery) Jane wakes up in a strange place. Did her professor drug her? And why is she suddenly 18 years older? (3,845 words; Time: 12m)

Rating: ★★★★☆ Engaging, Thrilling, Satisfying