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Dreams Underfoot gathers a series of short stories that unfold in the bustling yet secret‑laden streets of Newford. The narrative threads follow diverse inhabitants—Jilly, a street painter inspiring wonder; Geordie, a fiddler haunted by a ghostly dream; the Angel of Grasso Street who unites fey, wilds, the poor, and the lost; and the enigmatic Gemmins who dwell in abandoned cars. Below, skells navigate the subterranean tunnels, while mermaids glide through the gray harbor waters, filling the midnight air with song. Together, the stories paint a vivid tableau where modern city life collides with timeless magic, inviting readers into a relatable but otherworldly realm.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Charles de Lint
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