"Way Station" is a science fiction novel set in rural Wisconsin, where Enoch Wallace operates a mysterious way station that serves as a resting place for alien travelers. Enoch, who is over a century old but appears to be in his thirties, is tasked with maintaining the balance between Earth and the intergalactic community. As the government becomes suspicious of his activities and threatens to expose the truth, Enoch must navigate the complexities of loyalty, morality, and the survival of humanity.

"Bewilderment" is a poignant exploration of the relationship between a widowed astrobiologist and his neurodivergent son, who is struggling to cope with the loss of his mother. As the father seeks to understand his son's complex emotions and behaviors, he turns to an experimental neurofeedback therapy that uses recorded patterns of his late wife's brain activity. Set against a backdrop of ecological and societal decline, the novel delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for connection in a bewildering world. The narrative also raises profound questions about the ethics of scientific experimentation and the nature of consciousness.