Before this world was created they were here. The two primal forces, opposites. Call them what you will Light and Dark. Order and Chaos. Masculine and Feminine. Positive or Negative. Where once there had been a universe based on unity it was obvious that duality was the new currency.

Prologue

I wish to thank Top Cow for such great characters and give them kudos for showing the development of a lesbian relationship in mainstream comics.

Before this world was created they were here. The two primal forces, opposites. Call them what you will Light and Dark. Order and Chaos. Masculine and Feminine. Positive or Negative. Where once there had been a universe based on unity it was obvious that duality was the new currency.

Prologue

To an audience, the conductor's technique and art are the most mysterious of all the orchestra. Whether it be a world-class philharmonic orchestra, or a youth orchestra of yet-blossoming talent, only a small part of the conductor's work is visible on-stage, glimpses seen perhaps now, as a wave of the hand or baton and maybe then, as a wild dance atop the podium. And the conductor must always perform turned away from the audience, appearing to the outside world as if his or her face were hidden behind a mask…

Whose Irish Eyes Be Smiling?

Cousins Sean and Kelly are as close to one another as they are to their siblings. Yet as close as they all are, their outlooks, interests, and aspirations have diverged while growing up— until circumstance binds them together again.

When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

This story takes place right as Jenny has gender reassignment surgery, not the norm for a four year old child. The community responds, some accepting what has happened and others not. See how Jenny grows more comfortable with herself and her place in the world. But, when tragedy strikes, how will the fragile little girl respond? In a world where nothing is certain, can love truly conquer all.

Billy was tired of doing all the hard chores during the hot summer months while his sisters seemed to get away with doing nothing at all. He was also tired of hearing the reason he had to sweat and toil was that he was a boy, whereas his sisters were girls. His dad was also tired; tired of hearing "I wish I was a girl," anytime that he asked his son to do anything he didn't want to do. See how a seemingly innocent punishment backfires and opens up secrets from the past, because there ain't no cure for...

Between One Step and the Next

Alexander Montgomery, named after two famous generals joins the army to become a technician, not to actually fight anyone. He becomes very proficient in operating electronic weapons, including those of mass destruction and his cleverness brings him to the attention of a Special Operations department who want him to perform a 'job' for them - the snag is, they need a woman but he's the only one available.