by Sarah Langan
First published 2022
This collection gathers twenty-six exceptional stories from the genre's leading voices. Sarah Langan curates tales from celebrated authors including Leah Cypess, John Kessel, Yoon Ha Lee, Naomi Kritzer, Ken Liu, Annalee Newitz, Sarah Pinsker, Sofia Samatar, Michael Swanwick, and Tade Thompson. Each story was selected from premier publications like Asimov's, Clarkesworld, Fantasy & Science Fiction, Uncanny, and Tor.com. The anthology spans magical realms where ancient powers reshape reality and distant futures where technology transforms human experience. These writers explore alien encounters, time paradoxes, supernatural forces, and speculative societies. Langan assembles voices that push genre boundaries while delivering compelling narratives. The collection represents the thirteenth volume in this annual series, showcasing how contemporary authors continue expanding the possibilities of imaginative fiction.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, found-family
Period: 2021
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