Peter is your typical high school student, but when his mother's marriage falls apart he copes by dreaming up the story of Dorothea, an elf who lives in the magical Bois d'or forest. Inspired by classic high-fantasy themes, his tale has all the makings of a great adventure-a brave elvish warrior, a ruthless coven of witches, a renegade elf lord and a kingdom on the verge of collapse. But as the chaos intensifies in both the real world and his imagined one, Peter is forced to take a daring stand in each.

What happens when humans, ruled by the Catholic Church and the Confederacy, cross paths with intelligent aliens that claim to be prophets from God? Find out in this short science fiction collection that consists of four short stories that tell individual tales of the Jovian Gate. Partake on a journey to learn who opened the gate, question whether aliens truly are communicating with God and learn what humanity's ultimate destiny will be. This book consists of the following four short stories: Toynbee's Gate, Five Wounds, Jacob's Calling and Lunacy and the Dark Energy of Doubt.