A Dragonrider's Ride
The huge bronze dragon loomed over him regally, blocking out most of the sky. D'nel raptly admired the beast's alien grace, his backswept wings and the dormant strength of his claws. He followed the curve of the animal's neck upward to his crested head...
An Island No More
I had a waking dream about a possible "first-contact" scenario. This story reflects my hope that it might be something simple, yet cool. Though the story is vorish, you might enjoy it more if you like science fiction such as that by Greg Egan and Greg...