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Edgar Allan Poe – who was one of the first people, perhaps the very first, to use the term ‘short story’ – was a pioneer of the short form. Below, we have selected and introduced ten of the very best fantasy short stories.
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20 de feb. de 2024 · 15 Fantasy Short Stories You Can Read For Free Right Now. Cuddle up with one of these fantastical tales. by Charlotte Ahlin and Morgan Leigh Davies. Updated: Feb. 20, 2024. Originally...
- The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy
- The Big Book of Classic Fantasy Edited by Jeff and Ann Vandeermeer
- The Big Book of Modern Fantasy Edited by Jeff and Ann Vandermeer
- The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales Edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
- Dangerous Women Edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois
- Monstrous Affections Edited by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant
- My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me Edited by Kate Bernheimer
- Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy Edited by Ellen Datlow
- Toil & Trouble Edited by Jessica Spotswood and Tess Sharpe
- The Unicorn Anthology Edited by Peter S. Beagle and Jacob Weisman
This annual anthology collects the best American science fiction and fantasy short stories edited by a rotating cast of popular writers. With an eclectic mix of both established and emerging authors, The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasywill get you quickly up to speed on the freshest short fantasy fiction.
Although fantasy is an established major genre of fiction, it’s nothing new. In The Big Book of Classic Fantasy, editors Ann and Jeff VanderMeer curate a landmark anthology of early fantasy writing. The short fiction compiled here includes the most influential authors, some remembered, some forgotten, and some seeing recognition for the first time,...
In this companion to The Big Book of Classic Fantasy, Ann and Jeff VanderMeer turn their gaze to modern fantasy writing. This World Fantasy Award winning anthology features short fiction by Ursula K. Le Guin, Diane Wynne Jones, Terry Pratchett, Victor LaValle, and many, many more. Any serious fantasy fan will wantThe Big Book of Modern Fantasyin th...
This anthology of new spins on classic myths focuses on the “Trickster” character who you might recognize as Loki, the coyote, and the Brer Rabbit. Each story offers a fresh take on one of the most common mythical characters, the Trickster. The twenty six short stories in The Coyote Road: Trickster Talesinclude contributions from fantasy heavyweigh...
The theme of this speculative short fiction anthology is one I can definitely get behind: dangerous women. A multitude of buzzy fantasy writers—including Jim Butcher, Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson, and Diana—contribute stories featuring brave women, making for a delightful, feminist read. Dangerous Women, edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardn...
Edited by Gavin J. Grant and Kelly Link (whose Magic for Beginners I recommended earlier in this article), Monstrous Affectionsincludes authors—like M.T. Anderson, Holly Black, and Patrick Ness—who each provide a tale with a twist on characters who are beasts, monsters, and other sinister creatures. In this entertaining and imaginative fantasy shor...
Arguably, the modern fractured fairy tale began with Angela Carter, whose The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories has already been included in this list. The natural progression of this niche sub-genre is found in My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me. This dark fantasy fiction anthology edited by Kate Bernheimer puts fresh takes on old tales. ...
The second anthology edited by Ellen Datlow included on this list, Naked Cityrounds up the crème de la crème of urban fantasy and paranormal writers. Jim Butcher, Melissa Marr, Naomi Novik, and Caitlín R. Kiernan are just a few of the legendary writers in this all-star lineup you won’t want to pass up.
This anthology of fantasy short stories is technically labeled as young adult fiction, but even non-YA readers will want to read the delightful tales in Toil & Trouble.The theme of this short fiction anthology is the intersection of women and witchcraft across time and space. Big-deal writers like Anna-Marie McLemore, Nova Ren Suma, and Emery Lord ...
It doesn’t get more magical than the unicorn, a mythological creature that dominates fantasy fiction. And in The Unicorn Anthology, you’ll get a prism of unicorn stories by beloved authors like Garth Nix, Caitlín R. Kiernan, and Jane Yolen. Editor Peter S. Beagle, whose book The Last Unicornis a classic of the genre, brings an expert eye to compili...
29 de oct. de 2019 · 20 Unforgettable Fantasy Short Stories That Prove the Power of Concision. These stories prove concise fantasy can be just as powerful as multi-book epics. Promoted by Black Spot Books | By Stephen Lovely & Ella Burch | Updated Aug 3, 2022 | Published Oct 29, 2019. Fantasy has a thing for the epic.
27 de abr. de 2022 · 1. Ratspeak by Sarah Porter. Ratspeak is one of those kinds of stories that will leave you awe-struck for a while. The story revolves around the young boy Van who desires to decipher the language of rats. He believes that the language of rats has meaning and a substantial impact on the surroundings.
Elements of a Good Fantasy Short Story. Inspiring Examples of Fantasy Short Stories. Examples of well-crafted tales can illuminate the path to creating your own magical narratives. Here, I present three distinct fantasy short stories, each showcasing different elements of the genre. The Crystal of Alecto
