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The Perfect Match

and other small bites stories

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Genre: Multi-Author Anthology

Page Count: 186

Word Count: 35,840

Library of Congress Control Number: 2025935896

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ISBNs

Hardback 978-1-64456-820-0

Paperback: 978-1-64456-821-7

Kindle: 978-1-64456-822-4

ePub: 978-1-64456-823-1

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  • Grand Prize
  • Seond Place
  • Third Place
  • Honorable Mention

From dystopian futures to historical fiction,

explore captivating worlds and unforgettable characters.

The 2025 Small Bites Short Story Winners have woven their magic, bringing together a unique blend of suspense and revelation. Journey through time and space into the thrilling pages of The Perfect Match and Other Small Bites Stories, where ordinary lives unravel into extraordinary tales. This anthology takes you on a rollercoaster of mystery, intrigue, and human connection, revealing the hidden layers of our hyper-connected world. From the chilling overreach of cutting-edge technology to captivating stories filled with tension, drama, and unexpected twists, each narrative serves up bite-sized adventures that will leave you pondering long after you’ve turned the last page. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction and thought-provoking storytelling, this collection dares you to question: How far is too far in the search for love, freedom, or a better world?​ Contributing Authors: Robert Plant, Scott Meehan, Donald Firesmith, Michael Nelson, D. Krauss, Ed DeJesus, Lisa Towles, Timothy Baldwin, Donna Doty​ Compiled by: Lisa Orban

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The Glitched Connection Cocktail

 

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Gin (Represents the clean, modern feel of technology)

  • 0.75 oz Blackberry Liqueur (For the dark, mysterious side of data and privacy)

  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (Adds a sour note, representing the potential for things to go wrong)

  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (Sweetness for the allure of connection)

  • 2 oz Sparkling Wine or Prosecco (For the celebratory, bubbly feeling of finding a match)

  • 2 Dashes of Orange Bitters (Adds complexity and a hint of bitterness)

  • Garnish: Edible glitter (to represent the digital world), a lemon twist (for a touch of reality)

 

Instructions

  • Chill: Chill a coupe or martini glass.

  • Shake: In a shaker with ice, combine the gin, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters. Shake well until chilled.

  • Strain: Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.

  • Top: Top with sparkling wine or Prosecco.

  • Garnish: Sprinkle a pinch of edible glitter on top and add a lemon twist.

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