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Name: Wicked wonders
Author: Ellen Klages

Ellen Klages’ "Wicked Wonders" assembles a vibrant anthology of short stories that mix science‑fiction and fantasy elements. Readers follow a rebellious child who prefers Maleficent, the solitary woman who inherits a haunted penny arcade, and a prep‑school student who must outwit a faerie in a game of dice. Other adventures explore quantum politeness, forbidden love at summer camp, and surreal experiences on a Martian habitat or a London boardinghouse. The stories share a tone of cheeky wit, empathy, and courage, inviting readers into worlds where imagination and daring meet.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Ellen Klages

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