First published 2013
This anthology gathers ten standout stories published on Tor.com during 2012. Gene Wolfe opens with "Dormanna," while Rachel Swirsky contributes "Portrait of Lisane de Patagnia." Michael Swanwick presents "The Mongolian Wizard" and Charles Stross delivers "A Tall Tail." Paul Cornell explores seasonal spirits in "The Ghosts of Christmas." Brit Mandelo examines artistic boundaries in "The Finite Canvas." Kathryn Cramer questions authority in "Am I Free To Go?" Pat Murphy delves into folklore with "About Fairies." Adam Troy Castro offers "Our Human" and Elizabeth Bear closes with "Faster Gun." The collection spans fantasy realms where wizards wield ancient powers, science fiction futures where humans encounter alien perspectives, and contemporary settings where supernatural forces intrude. Each story represents the year's finest short fiction from the digital magazine, selected for this print edition.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, anthologies, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-elements
Period: 2012
32 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor Books