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An anthology of fiction from SQ Mag.
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Contents indexed selectively.
Contents
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A Song for First Hours,
single work
short story
fantasy
'Making pacts with supernatural beings can be a dangerous practice. Hespa, whose connection with her young daughter is at stake, must suffer uncertainty for many years before the reckoning…'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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Three Trophies,
single work
short story
fantasy
'The nameless groundskeeper brings sacrifice after sacrifice to his queens to satisfy his bargain. His offerings may be enough to take him home again, but is it enough for him?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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Night Blooming,
single work
short story
mystery
fantasy
'A teenager in love with the darker side of life has disappeared. Detective Shane Hall, struggling with her personal demon, follows the trail to parts of Brisbane’s seedier side, The Valley. She must keep control to find the missing young woman, and for her own self-preservation.'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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Husk and Sheaf,
single work
short story
A scarecrow comes to a realisation about the nature of his immortality.
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The Smell of Wet Grass,
single work
short story
'Mimi shouldn’t be walking; androids on their own, without a distinct purpose, frighten humanity. From one misadventure to another, Mimi brings out the best and worst in people. A poignant look at humanity and its fears in a time of technology.'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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Bluebeard's Daughter,
single work
short story
fantasy
'Rosaline, daughter of the indomitable Bluebeard, finds herself thrust into a quest certainly designed with her death in mind. But she’s no fool, she’s taking her own heading, right into the woods. And we all know what they say about those…'
Source: Editor's blurb.
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Home Delivery,
single work
short story
fantasy
'It’s been different since the angels came to town. That dirty little secret can now follow you around, and while others won’t know what it represents, it won’t be long before they find out.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.