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Breathmoss and other exhalations / Ian R. MacLeod

This collection of speculative short fiction explores the intersection of everyday life with fantasy, science fiction, and horror. The stories examine themes of family, societal repression, and identity across settings ranging from matriarchal societies to wartime Europe.
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