| In Greek mythology Pandora's Box was actually a | | | | A pair of glasses once owned by John Lennon opens |
| large jar. Pandora was curious and couldn't resist | | | | up the imagination in "Revolution: Number 9" by Judi |
| opening it and in the process she unleashed disease, | | | | Rohrig. Ghostly inhabitants wreck havoc in "Ancestral |
| death and sorrow on mankind. She quickly replaced | | | | Armor" by John Helfers. An accursed gold ring |
| the lid trapping hope inside. | | | | generates wealth in "The Ring" by Timothy Zahn. |
| In this anthology Pandora's Box is actually a closet, one | | | | Magic spells go awry in "A Clean Getaway" by Keith |
| that's filled with surprising clothing and accessories that | | | | R.A. DeCandido. Kelly Swails' "Cake and Candy" is a |
| are likely to cause havoc in the mortal world. Readers | | | | touching exploration of a connection to the hereafter. |
| can stretch their imagination with this collection of | | | | "The Opposite of Solid" by Linda P. Baker is about |
| nineteen original stories. Established authors as well as | | | | ghostly time travel. |
| newcomers explore the surprising properties of items | | | | There are ten others to delight and entertain: |
| you might find in an enchanted closet. Each eerie tale | | | | "Irresistible" by Yvonne Coats |
| builds up anticipation for the next. | | | | "The Travails of Princess Stephen" by Jane Lindskold, |
| In "Cursory Review" by Donald J. Bingle, a demon, | | | | "Loincloth" by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta |
| Threkma, is transferred to the Cursed Clothing and | | | | "Off the Rack" by Elizabeth A. Vaughan |
| Frivolous Fashion Accessories Division. He needs to | | | | "The Lady in Red" by A.M. Strout |
| come up with something new and different. His very | | | | "Technicolor" by Louise Marley |
| demanding boss, Grznarb, wants a cursed wearable | | | | "The Red Shoes" by Sarah Zettel |
| that is evil, has impact and won't get tossed in a | | | | "Another Exciting Adventure of Lighting |
| Goodwill box. After a few false starts his new | | | | Merriemouse-Jones: A Touching Ghost Story" by Belle |
| creation pleases the boss and inspires hellfire. | | | | and Nancy Holder |
| Bob and Brenda are shopping in a vintage clothing | | | | "Seebohm's Cap" by Peter Schweighofer |
| shop in "Jack's Mantle" by Joe Masdon. A long, black, | | | | "Seamless" by Michael A. Stackpole |
| old-fashioned coat catches Bob's eye. It fits well | | | | This collection is a mixed bag - a variety of humorous, |
| enough and the price is right - $18.88. He buys it | | | | magical, mysterious and mythological. There's |
| despite his wife's misgivings. Bob is soon staring at | | | | something for everyone. The short length of each tale |
| young girls and having bloody daydreams that evolve | | | | makes them perfect for a quick escape, a lunch hour |
| into violent episodes. Could it all be inspired by the | | | | treat or a quick read in a waiting room. They're also a |
| previous owner of the coat? | | | | good introduction to some talented new writers. |
| "What Quig Found" was the Golden Helmet of | | | | Publisher: DAW (August 7, 2007) |
| Mambrino from Don Quixote. In a tale by Christopher | | | | ISBN: 978-0-7564-0437-6 |
| T. Pierson he puts it on and becomes the Don, | | | | Pages: 320 |
| defends a waitress, gets involved in a bar fight and | | | | Price: $7. |
| changes his life forever. | | | | |