Summer Guests

"Summer Guests" by James H. Schmitz is a science fiction story about Mel Armstrong, a tired salesman seeking peace at Sweetwater Beach, but finds his vacation turned upside down by the discovery of two tiny winged humanoids seeking shelter. Mel's quiet escape becomes a mission to protect Miss Green and her companion from an approaching storm, thrusting him into a world of wonder and danger. As Mel struggles to keep his extraordinary house guests a secret, especially from his inquisitive neighbor Maria, he confronts the reality that he may not be in control of his actions. The story crescendos with the revelation of a looming threat, forcing Mel to reconsider his understanding of courage and the mysteries that lie just beyond the ordinary.