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Out of This World SFF Short Story Collections

Speculative fiction or SFF short story collections are out of this world (literally)! Here are 9 recommendations for you to enjoy.

What I Learned From Reading a Short Story a Day For a Month

In September, I began my Long Short Story Project, where I read a short story every day for a month. Here's what I learned.

Bite Sized Horror: Short Scary Stories Sure to Terrify You

If you're short on time or just want more scares in your already-horror-filled day, try these must-read short scary stories!

Short Story Collections as Portals to Literary Magazines and other Writings

Here's how to use short story collections like The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie Liu to discover new authors and literary magazines you're sure to love!

My Dream Queer Short Story Anthology

Find some great short stories, like "In Kind" from A Natural History of Transition by Callum Angus, curated by one reader imagining a perfect queer anthology.

Once Upon A Fracture: A Helen Oyeyemi Reading Pathway

Are you new to Helen Oyeyemi? Follow this reading pathway into the strange, uncanny, and surreal world of Oyeyemi's fiction.

5 Authors Like Carmen María Machado

Here is a list of 5 authors like Carmen María Machado who write unconventional stories similar to the author of Her Body and Other Parties.

13 Great 2021 Short Story Collections by Asian Authors

Here are 13 excellent new and upcoming 2021 short story collections by Asian authors that this reader is excited about, including Never Have I Ever by Isabel Yap.

10 Speculative Short Story Collections to Enjoy in 2021

Look out for these 2021 speculative short story collections featuring fables from Pakistan, urban legends, gothic horror and more, including Reconstruction: Stories by Alaya Dawn Johnson.

25 Must-Read Dystopian Short Stories

Sure, we're living in a dystopia right now, but these 25 must-read dystopian short stories should inspire anyone to rebellion. And many of them are free.