An anthology of exceptional science-fiction short stories. Volume 1 themes: A robot can make a great life partner; Who has the ideal criminal face?; Spooky things happen on a wombcop's graveyard shift; Intelligent killer bees; A glimpse of the twilight of mankind. Stories include:

• "Helen O'Loy", by Lester del Rey (1938)
• "Your Cruel Face", by Craig Strete (1972)
• "Into Every Rain, a Little Life Must Fall", by Craig Strete (1975)
• "The Council of Drones", by W. K. Sonnemann (1936)
• "Twilight", by John W. Campbell (1934)