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Magic & Mechanics

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English
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Short stories

Six of the best recent short stories, disassembled by their authors. Magic & Mechanics features six phenomenal stories, each followed by an interview with its author exploring how it was written. An innovative anthology revealing the inspiration, the ideals and the work involved in great writing. An essential book for everyone interested in how fiction works…

© 2026 Scratch Books (Ebook): 9781068355554

Release date

Ebook: 12 March 2026

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