Short Stories
This collection of nineteen dark short stories dives into humanity's deepest fears through surreal, twisted fantasies and biting black humor.
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This collection of nineteen dark short stories dives into humanity's deepest fears through surreal, twisted fantasies and biting black humor.
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An NPR Best Book of 2023 A collection of nineteen dark, wildly imaginative short stories from the author of the award-winning TikTok sensation Tender Is the Flesh . From celebrated author Agustina Bazterrica , this collection of nineteen brutal, darkly funny short stories takes into our deepest fears and through our most disturbing fantasies. Through stories about violence, alienation, and dystopia, Bazterrica’s vision of the human experience emerges in complex, unexpected ways—often unsettling,...
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Romance & sex
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Surreal sexual imagery in some stories, like bizarre genital references; moderate explicitness in fantastical contexts.
Violence & gore
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Frequent dark fantasies with body horror and perverse violence central to many tales; graphic depictions of fears and twisted realities.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Minor occult-like dark fantasies in some stories; fleeting ritualistic elements.
Political content
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Subtle commentary on contemporary society and human nature in dystopian undertones.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring themes of psychological cruelty and systemic perversity in dark narratives.
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