Inheritance And Other Stories

“One of the most important writers in 21st-Century fantasy.” —Contra Costa Times “Robin Hobb is one of our very best fantasy writers…always fresh, entertaining, and completely engrossing.” —New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson The Inheritance & Other Stories is a marvelous new collection of short fiction from New York Times bestselling master storyteller Robin Hobb—including tales written under the pseudonym Megan Lindholm, by which the acclaimed fantasist first began her illustrious writing career. Included in this essential volume are Hugo and Nebula Award-nominated short masterworks, as well as brand new tales and the never before published in the U.S. title story—a unique compendium of wonders displaying the breathtaking skill, imagination, and remarkably varied styles of both alter egos.

“One of the most important writers in 21st-Century fantasy.” —Contra Costa Times “Robin Hobb is one of our very best fantasy writers…always fresh, entertaining, and completely engrossing.” —New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson The Inheritance & Other Stories is a marvelous new collection of short fiction from New York Times bestselling master storyteller Robin Hobb—including tales written under the pseudonym Megan Lindholm, by which the acclaimed fantasist first began her illustrious writing career. Included in this essential volume are Hugo and Nebula Award-nominated short masterworks, as well as brand new tales and the never before published in the U.S. title story—a unique compendium of wonders displaying the breathtaking skill, imagination, and remarkably varied styles of both alter egos.

Looking for a collection of short stories that will take you on a wild ride through different genres and one of Hollywood's most beloved actors? Look no further than "The Inheritance and Other Stories"! In this electrifying anthology, Eric Gutierrez Jr. takes you on a journey through horror, comedy, and science fiction, showcasing his incredible versatility as a writer. And for fans of Keanu Reeves, you won't be disappointed - there's even a story about the iconic actor. From spine-chilling encounters with the supernatural, to laugh-out-loud adventures in space, to heartwarming tales of love and loss, this collection has something for everyone. Gutierrez's unique voice and skillful writing will transport you to other worlds and leave you wanting more. So if you're looking for a collection of short stories that will keep you entertained and engaged from beginning to end, look no further than "The Inheritance and Other Stories" Don't miss out on this incredible journey through different genres!

In this deeply sardonic debut collection of short stories, Jarod Powell masterfully intertwines the bitter traumas and sweet victories of humanity with a hypnotic style, subversive wit, and a powerful, concrete narrative. A hopelessly dysfunctional family holds a formal debate and fights through the cliche, an agoraphobic teenager finds the gumption to enter the world he observes in a single moment of guttural rage, a homeless man harasses a stranger with his visions of the San Fernando Valley as The Garden of Eden, and in the title story, a high school turns into a Biblical village square when a drug overdose turns a nobody into a mythical being.

"An inheritance is what we leave behind when we go, what is derived or acquired from the experiences or the people we encounter during a lifetime. From 2006-2008, I lived one life as a graduate fiction student at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. This collection, Inheritance and Other Stories, amasses my literary experiences (and experiments) in the writing workshops at UNC-G, what I'm taking with me for future stories and what I'm leaving behind for the program. As a collection, these stories were written to restore and reaffirm the lives of the characters, whether they survive or not. Each explores the themes of solitude and death (the ultimate solitude) in a series of stories that are sometimes of this world, and sometimes not."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.