16 stories. 16 Australian authors. One theme. Beginnings.Esmerelda is trapped in a nightmare, unable to wake and escape from the darkness.A simple bus trip turns into a fight for survival.Alone in a strange place with no memories of who she is or how she got there, Alora's world changes forever.These are just some of the stories that you will find in this thrilling collection of speculative tales. Stories include:When the Lights Went Out by Lachlan WalterThe Beginning of the End by Carolyn YoungPortals by A. A. WarneEdge by Alanah Andrews Next Journey by Chris FoleyBus Trip by Stephen HerczegThe Teacup by Austin P. SheehanDealt in Sin by Sasha HantonThe Inheritance Experiment by Kel E. Fox The Vessel by Matthew P. CoppingThe Morrigan by Maddie JensenBreak the Spell by Belinda BradyBugles Bred & Bugles Born by Rebecca DaleA Spark of Youth by Marcus TurnerThe Washer Woman's Favourite by Maureen FlynnThe Big Bang by Jocelyn Spark