The Butterfly Hunter and the King

Seven imaginative tales of nonstandard speculative fiction: Where might a pledge to return someone's mercy lead? Can the explanation for UFOs lie hidden in the human mind? Are visiting strangers always what they appear? When does the punishment of imprisonment cross the line and become inhumane? Is death really the final barrier to love? Can a man discover myth in the real world? When might two people in love face the unexpected and terrifying with a smile?