The Heart Hunter : Mickey George

In Envecor, time has stopped for people. They can't die. They can find their soulmates, and once they do, they can leave (rather, they HAVE to leave). The King of Hearts has decided he wants to be immortal forever, so he hires Psyche to hunt down and destroy the heart of his soul-mate so he will never be forced to leave. 

Writers of the Future Volume 38 : Collection

Almost every year I read this collection, and there are always a few stories I really like, a few more I enjoy, and the rest I can appreciate what about that story got it placed in the contest. This year, I've enjoyed almost every single story. Here's a list of my favorites and a tinsy bit about them.