From surreal Lisbon love stories to time-bending romance and office disappearances—expect the unexpected. Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Shorties, Marina Pacheco weaves whimsical, eerie, and deeply human tales that blur the line between reality and the fantastic. A rabbit and a raven defy societal norms to marry in the heart of Lisbon. A woman attends her husband’s funeral years before she meets him. A disappearing boss raises more eyebrows than alarms. Whether it’s a Joycean voyage to the end of the universe or a haunted medieval monk battling demons, each story packs emotional punch with wit, style, and heart. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl’s dark humour, Ursula Le Guin’s speculative sharpness, and the poignant absurdity of David Eagleman’s, Sum, these stories span the whimsical and the profound, the speculative and the satirical. Whether you love speculative fiction, literary oddities, or modern fables with a twist,Shorties offers a kaleidoscope of tales that will make you laugh, ache, and question the world. IMPORTANT: if you are ordering a paperback anywhere in Europe please be aware that as the book is printed in the UK the book will take a while longer to arrive as it will need to clear customs and you may need to pay some extra import duty!
