First published 1992
A man wakes up to find his body has transformed overnight. A family struggles to adapt when their child develops supernatural abilities. In these unsettling tales from Orson Scott Card, the mundane becomes extraordinary as characters confront the unknown and face decisions that will forever alter the course of their lives. Beneath the high-concept premises lies an examination of what it means to be human, to adapt, and to find meaning in a world that no longer makes sense.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, literary-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-abilities
256 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Tor Books