Tressia and Other Stories is a work of fiction penned by author D C Mallery in the science fiction, anthology, and short story subgenres and is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Readers are invited to enjoy a captivating collection of science fiction tales that span the imaginative spectrum. Each story is a portal into a unique universe, showcasing Mallery's versatility in crafting narratives that are both thought-provoking and thrilling. The tales explore diverse themes, from experimental drugs in forbidden cities to the consciousness of Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. One story contemplates the end of the universe, offering a glimmer of hope. Another delves into a global epidemic where faces become unrecognizable, except for one woman. Each narrative is a journey into the unexpected, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

Author D C Mallery has crafted a delightful immersion into speculative realms where every time you pick up the work, you’re introduced to something totally new and equally brilliant. Mallery has an uncanny ability to seamlessly transition between genres and settings whilst retaining the same flair for descriptive lexis, strong atmospheric settings, and intriguing concepts. The characters are intricately woven into their environments with a convincing amount of realism, thanks to the attention to detail paid in narrative focus, speech, and thought presentation. From the poignant exploration of human connection in ‘Ellie’ to the gripping survival tale in ‘Tressia,’ the collection presents a tapestry of emotions and scenarios that are varied, accomplished, and poignant to consider long after you set the work down. Overall, Tressia and Other Stories is a highly recommended must-read for fans of inventive and well-crafted science fiction, and I will certainly be looking for more from this talented author.

Action, science fiction, mystery, and a whole lot more await the eager reader. You don’t know what you’re going to find next with this anthology of short stories. Each one features different characters and a plot that will draw you in and keep you guessing, all in a short time. If you love books that get to the point fast, you will like this one. But also, if you’re interested in books that delve into some of the darker sides of life and the universe, that’s what you’ll find here. You’ll find stories about the end of the world, the evolution of AI, global epidemics, aliens, and Watchers. Tressia and Other Stories by DC Mallery will make you think of things you may never have considered before, but now … you won’t be able to stop.

Tressia and Other Stories is a very well-written collection that finds a way to make you feel truly connected to each character, even in a short amount of time. DC Mallery manages to create vivid descriptions and settings that feel extremely real within only a few pages and also make you sit on the edge of your seat, waiting for what’s going to happen next. But cliffhangers are definitely the name of the game in this anthology, so figuring out what happens next might be more difficult than you think. And when you get to the final story, Tressia will show you if the author can do a lot with 20 pages (or less), they can do so much more with 200.