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The Proper Thing and Other Stories


A Paranormal / Urban Fantasy Short Story Collection


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Short Stories,
  • Superhero Fiction,
  • Apocalyptic / Post-Apocalyptic
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Magical cheese shops where wishes are on the menu
  • Short stories that jump from apocalypse to enchanted library
  • Superheroes with real insecurities and offbeat holiday adventures
Publisher Description

From the end of the world to the beginning, with a nice charcuterie plate to sustain us on the way, it's time for another journey through the eccentric, eclectic short fiction of Seanan McGuire.

From dangerous holidays to the beauty of the library, from the power of cheese to the power of love, this volume will take you from the past to the future, sometimes on the same page.

Learn about the insecurities of the superheroic world, and how hard some people will work to survive the end of absolutely everything. Discover what everyone knows, and watch what happens when the cultural foundations are pulled from under your favorite cuisine. See what people will do when all else is lost, and watch what happens on the day the music dies.

And when all that is through, visit our magical cheese shop for something truly delicious, impossible and unique. We have a little something for everyone in our box of delights. Don't be afraid—just reach in, and choose a treat to improve and enhance your day.

We've been waiting for another trip to the store on the corner, where they sell Wensleydale and wishes side by side. Come along now, let's go.

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