So yeah, this is sort of the average of all the stars I give to the short stories of this book and since some of the stories are BEAUTIFUL and some of them are just NOT-so-good I think it is only fair that I walk you through all of them one by one (in short, people, or else my fingers will fall off).

GIOVANNI"S FAREWELL
Three stars. One of the better stories. I have noticed that Claudia Gray has this THING about ghost and she delivers another good one. It is a classic ghost story but she just manages to put a twist here and there by her writing style like in EVERNIGT series. I'm telling you, this girl has some insane skill in writing.

SCENIC ROUTE
Four stars. One of my favourites. This is the first time I have read Carrie Ryan's story but this story is so good that it has convinced me to read THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH. Yeah, it is good.

RED RUN
Three stars. Again, Kami Garcia manages to deliver a unique story with a unique writing style like in Beautiful Creatures.

THINGS ABOUT LOVE
Two stars. This story is cute but a little confusing for me since I didn't read AS YOU WISH. P.S. I just love the title.

NIEDERWALD
Two stars. The story is really quite confusing and it leaves my head reeling with the relationship between the characters. So this girl is bringing a girl whose best friend is stealing away the guy she is absolutely in love with? Um... Yeah, just doesn't make sense. But the setting is really quite inventive.

MERELY MORTAL
Four stars. Creative and fun and funny. Old mythology and science in the perfect blend.

FACING FACTS
Four stars. I have read Kelley's story and I just heart the characters. Yes, even Victoria. And I've had a good time reading this since the four characters are just so adorable that the three thin books Kelley wrote in their honour just not justify their awesomeness. I wish Simon and Victoria would find someone though, like what Chloe and Derek has. And might I just say, Chloe and Derek are the cutest couple EVER!

LET'S GET THIS UNDEAD SHOW ON THE ROAD
Two stars. Has its funny moments. I especially like the 'knock knock' joke.

BRIDGE
Absolute five-star. I have followed this heart-wrenching story of Jeri-Smith's and for those of us who loves Logan (but I love Zachary too. I mean, who cannot adore these two guys?) it is like adding salt to the wound. Realistic and absolutely beautiful, it gives you the hard-core truth that life is just not fair and it is written in such a heart-breaking ballad (at least I read it as a ballad) that will leave you gasping for more.

SKIN CONTACT
One star. This story is just well... Confusing. Sorry.

LEAVING
Three stars. An all-too-believable future version of Cinderella where she meets her Prince who is charmingly understanding and kind (not like the real one in Disney where he cannot even catch up with a girl in heels!)

AT THE LATE NIGHT, DOUBLE FEAUTRE, PICTURE SHOW
One star. Sorry, but I just don't really enjoy it. As weird as it is though, what I enjoy is the author's message where she says, "For Time Curry, because quite frankly, you are the shit." Go Jessica. Haha!

IV LEAGUE
Three stars. Does John Harvard's shoe really smell like pee? Haha!

GARGOUILLE
Absolutely five stars. Heartbreakingly beautiful although I didn't read SOUL SCREAMERS. One of the best short stories I have ever read.


THE THIRD KIND
Two stars. Again, a unique setting but a so-so plot.

AUTOMATIC
Three stars. Again like Kelley Armstrong, I have read and adored Rachel Caine's characters in Morganville (fanged or not) and this story gives a glimpse of the hard-core truth behind the shiny idea of immortality. It sucks (literally and metaphorically) especially when THE ONE you love is mortal. I really hope they have a happy ending when the series end.

P.S., I would recommend the stories I rated three stars and above but since you cannot actually buy just one story, happy reading them all!