Simon Kress collected alien animals and from time to time fed some to others for fun. Then he got bored with everything and decided to buy an animal that was not yet in his collection. At the same time, you can arouse the envy of fellow collectors. In one store, Simon was offered small creatures that looked like insects... Awards and prizes: Nebula Award, 1979 / Novellette (Short story) Hugo Award, 1980 / Novellette (Short story) Locus Award, 1980 / Novellette (Short story) The Great Ring , 1992 / Small form (translation)