New York City awakens as a living entity and must be defended during its birth by a reluctant gay Black artist against ancient enemies.
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New York City awakens as a living entity and must be defended during its birth by a reluctant gay Black artist against ancient enemies.
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In this standalone short story, New York City is about to go through a few changes. Like all great metropolises before it, when a city gets big enough, old enough, it must be born; but there are ancient enemies who cannot tolerate new life. Thus New York will live or die by the efforts of a reluctant midwife...and how well he can learn to sing the city's mighty song. The City Born Great is a Tor.com Original. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management ...
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What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Mentions of sexual favors tied to homelessness.
Violence & gore
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Conflict with ancient enemies during the city's birth.
Profanity
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Use of slang and occasional strong language.
Substance use
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Drug use referenced in connection with homelessness.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Protagonist is a gay Black artist; identity is central.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Sentient city birth via magic song and ritual defense.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of racism, police brutality, and social injustice.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Racism, anti-gay sentiment, homelessness, police brutality, sexual favors.
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