A collection of eight short stories exploring alien societies to delve into human themes of gender, sexuality, love, and alienation.
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A collection of eight short stories exploring alien societies to delve into human themes of gender, sexuality, love, and alienation.
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Under the countless billions of stars in the universe, what forms will alien life take? How will they live? And what will happen when we meet them? Aliens: Recent Encounters collects answers to these questions from some of today’s best science fiction writers. From first encounters to life alongside aliens ― and stories of the aliens’ own lives ― here are many futures: violent and peaceful, star-spanning and personal. Only one thing is certain: alien life will defy our expectations.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sexual scenes in multiple stories, focusing on alien sexual practices and relationships. Instances of sexual coercion and assault in contexts of slavery and power dynamics.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of torture, war violence, and body horror in stories involving slavery and conflict.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity scattered throughout.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central themes of gender fluidity, ambisexuality, and queer relationships in alien cultures.
Religious content
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Alien rituals and devotional practices featured in some stories.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult content.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores colonialism, pacifism, gender roles, and cultural contact as core elements.
Self-harm / suicide
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Fleeting references to suicide in cultural discussions.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of slavery, domestic abuse, cruelty, and systemic oppression in several tales. Instances of sexual coercion and assault in contexts of slavery and power dynamics.
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