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Metaphorosis

By B. Morris Allen & Metaphorosis Magazine
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Publisher Description

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.


Memories, travel, and identity. Becoming a tree, applying to college by grappling hook, and living with a monster in your heart - the best science fiction and fantasy stories from Metaphorosis magazine's eighth year.


Contents

  • The Conch Shell - Elizabeth Raphael
  • The Excursionist of JCPenney - Chris Panatier
  • Arborify - Cadence Mandybura
  • Pain Eater - Danny Menter
  • She Was the Universe - Damian Stockli
  • Catching College - Maggie Slater
  • The Beast-Consul - E.C. Dorgan
  • Visions for the Independent City of New York - Cidney Mayes
  • Astrid Underwater - J.J. Eskelin
  • Useful and Beautiful Things - E. Saxey
  • A Wielder Does Not Know Regret - Katherine Karch
  • Packing List for Oblivion - Cameron Bertron
  • Nothing but the Gods On Their Backs - Alex T. Singer


Cover art by Carol Wellart.

1 Review

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“Metaphorosis contains 13 stories from varied subgenres of speculative fiction. The stories are a testament to how far human imagination can go beyond the realms of reality. Some of the tales left me awestruck at their creativity. I loved "Pyrrha" by Antony Paschos, "The Friendly Ghost" by Ashley R. Carlson, "Clod-Shodden" by J.J. Drew, "Good Boy" by M. Douglas White, "Grow, Divide, Sacrifice, Thrive" by Jo Miles, and "Joy (Unplugged)" by B.C. van Tol. While most of the stories in this anthology are really good, somehow the book lacked a cohesiveness. The stories worked better individually than as a collective. Also, many of the stories have a slow start and pace up towards the end. So after a nice quick end, to start off a slow-paced narrative once more was dissatisfying. I would still recommend this book but would suggest to spread out the reading to 1-2 stories a day. That way, you'll enjoy each individual story better. Thank you to NetGalley and Metaphorosis Publishing for this ARC. ************************************* Join me on the Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeAreReadersForever , for more reviews, book-related discussions and fun.”

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