Jackalope Wives And Other Stories by T. Kingfisher

A compact collection of darkly whimsical short fiction that reimagines folktales, fairy tales, and rural legends with a sharp, witty voice—mixing horror, humor, and tenderness. The stories center on odd creatures, stubborn women, and flawed everyday people who navigate uncanny dangers and moral complexity; magic is earthy and domestic, threat often comes wrapped in the familiar, and moments of compassion and queer-friendly humanity undercut the creepiness. The result is character-driven, briskly told speculative fiction that feels both slyly subversive and warmly humane.

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