“Stay” by William Preston – 4.5
Asimov’s Science Fiction, January/February 2026 William Preston Larry is dying of cancer and has arranged for a robotic double to replace him as companion to his beloved tri-color hound, Charlie.…
Cinder House – 4.5
Summary of Cinder House by Freya Marske Summary of Cinder House by Freya Marske Tordotcom Publishing, 2025 by Freya Marske This is a Cinderella retelling featuring a ghost, a cursed…
Vanya and the Dog Witch – 4.6
Summary of Vanya and the Dog Witch by Walter J. Wiese Summary of Vanya and the Dog Witch by Walter J. Wiese Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Issue #447, December 11, 2025…
This Story Does Not Exist – 4.3
Summary of This Story Does Not Exist by Kylie Lee Baker ``` Summary of This Story Does Not Exist by Kylie Lee Baker Uncanny #68, January/February 2026 by Kylie Lee…
The Memory Hounds of Bak-Ankham – 4.0
Summary of The Memory Hounds of Bak-Ankham by A. W. Prihandita Summary of The Memory Hounds of Bak-Ankham by A. W. Prihandita (4.0) Uncanny #68, January/February 2026 by A. W.…
The Millay Illusion – 4.3
Summary of The Millay Illusion by Sarah Pinsker Summary of The Millay Illusion by Sarah Pinsker Uncanny Magazine #67, November/December 2025 A novelette about magic, identity, gender performance, and the…
Je Ne Regrette Rien – 4.5
Summary of Je Ne Regrette Rien by James Patrick Kelly ``` Summary of Je Ne Regrette Rien by James Patrick Kelly Clarkesworld #232 January 2026 A science fiction novelette exploring…