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A collection of short stories that blend the mundane with the fantastical, exploring themes of alienation, love, and the passage of time.

The Devil visits Soviet Russia, leading to a series of surreal and bizarre events intertwined with a retelling of the story of Pilate and Christ.

In a world filled with cursed thorns and hidden magic, two girls discover the truth about their desires while working to fix the fabric of time and reality.

A haunted house story that touches on themes of race, identity, and familial relationships through the lens of a young woman with an unusual condition.

The multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the mythical town of Macondo, exploring themes of solitude, love, and the passage of time with vivid imagination.

A multigenerational story of the Trueba family, intertwining personal and political issues in an unnamed South American country.

Set in rural Russia, a young girl has the ability to see spirits and must protect her home and family from dark forces as they enter the Christian era.

A modern fantasy series set in London where police constable Peter Grant discovers he has a talent for magic and gets involved in supernatural investigations alongside a magical mentor.

A story that intertwines the lives of a 15-year-old boy named Kafka and an elderly man named Nakata as they confront their pasts and destiny.

A group of boys from a prestigious prep school and a girl with a psychic family come together to search for the mythical Welsh king Glendower.

Scarlett and her sister are swept up in a magical competition where nothing is as it seems.

A tale about an old man with wings, exploring themes of humanity and compassion.

An elderly couple embarks on a quest to find their son while grappling with themes of memory and loss.

A unique story about a girl born with wings, her family's love, heartache and the pursuit of happiness across generations.

A multi-generational tale of the Buendía family, depicting the magical and often tragic history of the fictional town of Macondo.