Historical Fiction
Long Hidden: Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History
2014·370 pages
An anthology of speculative fiction revealing hidden histories from marginalized perspectives, spanning centuries and cultures.
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An anthology of speculative fiction revealing hidden histories from marginalized perspectives, spanning centuries and cultures.
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In 1514 Hungary, peasants who rose up against the nobility rise again - from the grave. In 1633 Al-Shouf, a mother keeps demons at bay with the combined power of grief and music. In 1775 Paris, as social tensions come to a boil, a courtesan tries to save the woman she loves. In 1838 Georgia, a pregnant woman's desperate escape from slavery comes with a terrible price. In 1900 Ilocos Norte, a forest spirit helps a young girl defend her land from American occupiers. These gripping stories have bee...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic themes; some stories include implied intimacy, mostly fade-to-black.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence across stories; some graphic depictions of death and undead uprisings.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in select stories; not pervasive.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Moderate presence; some stories feature LGBTQ+ characters and relationships.
Religious content
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Minor religious references in historical contexts; not central.
Magic & witchcraft
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Major fantasy elements; magic, spirits, and supernatural beings in many stories.
Occult / demonology
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Moderate depiction; some stories include demons and supernatural rituals.
Political content
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Strong focus on social tensions, oppression, and resistance across histories.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of slavery, systemic oppression, and personal trauma.
Other
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