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Robot Dreams

Isaac Asimov

A collection of short stories exploring themes of robotics and human emotions.

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A Study in Sherlock: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon

Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger

A collection of stories from various authors, all inspired by Sherlock Holmes and featuring fresh takes on the classic characters and their dynamics.

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The Elephant Vanishes

Haruki Murakami

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

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Salt Slow

Julia Armfield

A collection of stories that explore the complexities of bodies, identity, and the often eerie undertones of female experience.

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Scary Stories for Young Foxes

Christian McKay Heidicker

A collection of interconnected stories about young foxes dealing with their fears and challenges in the wild, told in a spooky narrative.

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The Illustrated Man

Ray Bradbury

A collection of short stories told through the tattoos of a man whose illustrations come to life, reflecting the fears and hopes of humanity in a future world.

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Tenth of December

George Saunders

A collection of stories that delve into the moral dilemmas of modern life, blending dark humor with tenderness and empathy.

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Birds of America

Lorrie Moore

A series of interlinked stories capturing the complexities of modern life and relationships, infused with sharp humor and insight.

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Exhalation

Ted Chiang

A collection of mind-bending stories that explore themes of free will, time travel, and the nature of consciousness.

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Shit Cassandra Saw

Unknown

A collection of short stories featuring intriguing and sometimes unsettling narratives.

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The Night the Bed Fell

James Thurber

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Hop-Frog

Edgar Allan Poe

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The Rocking-Horse Winner

D.H. Lawrence

A haunting tale about a boy desperate to win money for his family, and the consequences of greed.

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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

Gabriel García Márquez

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

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Ficciones

Jorge Luis Borges

A collection of complex and imaginative stories that explore themes of reality, infinity, and the nature of literature.

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