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The Future Is Here.

"The series successfully showcases future voices representing the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre." --Library Journal

"The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest has quietly been shaping the next wave of genre storytellers--with a legacy that's as cosmic as the stories themselves." --SciFiNow.co.uk

"The gangbuster of science fiction short story collections. Outstanding." --Midwest Book Review

Discover the next generation of science fiction and fantasy with twelve emerging authors and three powerhouse storytellers. These unforgettable short stories deliver everything readers love--time travel, first contact, magical realism, monsters, fairy-tale twists, and pulse-pounding science fiction and fantasy--crafted to surprise, thrill, and keep you turning pages.

Dive into a time-rescue gone wrong, a beauty treatment with a terrifying side effect, a detective battling a body-hopping killer, and a homesteader uncovering a truth that rewrites Earth itself. Explore whimsical, high-stakes fantasy as a baker braves the fairy underworld; confront supernatural horror in "Ghost Dog"; and experience the emotional and ethical tension of love trapped in virtual reality in "As Long as You Both Shall Live." Whether you're seeking the genre-bending innovation of "Bloom Decay," the emotional epic of "A Girl and Her Dragon," the humor and chaos of "The Triceratops Effect," or the visionary mystery of "Skinny-Shins," this volume delivers standout stories readers will recommend, review, and remember.

Featuring original stories by Orson Scott Card and Nina Kiriki Hoffman.

Perfect for fans of:
Orson Scott Card, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Blake Crouch, Brandon Sanderson, V. E. Schwab, Naomi Novik, Michael Crichton, Ted Chiang, Ken Liu, and Black Mirror.

Includes:

12 illustrated stories from emerging stars of speculative fiction
3 bonus stories by bestselling authors.
3 articles on the craft and business of writing and illustrating from top creators

Selected from thousands of entries worldwide, Writers of the Future Volume 42 brings together a new generation of emerging authors and illustrators--your launchpad into the future of science fiction and fantasy.