A collection of speculative short stories blending violence, survival, and human nature across dystopian and experimental settings.
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A collection of speculative short stories blending violence, survival, and human nature across dystopian and experimental settings.
Fifteen masterpieces of speculative short fiction, including Hugo and Nebula Award–winning stories from the acclaimed author of Shatterday . “These are not stories that should be forgotten; and some of you are about to read them for the first time . . . I envy you.” —Neil Gaiman, #1 New York Times –bestselling author of American Gods , from his Foreword In a post-apocalyptic future, fifteen-year-old Vic wanders the wasteland with Blood, his genetically-altered telepathic dog, in a struggle for s...
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Sexual encounters including non-consensual acts depicted in multiple stories
Graphic violence, marauders, torture, and survival horror across several tales
Strong language and profanity in dialogue throughout the collection
No substance use depicted
No LGBTQ+ representation
No religious themes present
No magic or witchcraft
No occult elements
Social and political commentary woven into multiple stories
No self-harm or suicide
Coercion, systemic suffering, and cruelty in post-apocalyptic scenarios
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