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Name: Things that fall from the sky
Author: Kevin Brockmeier

📘 Things that fall from the sky by Kevin Brockmeier

Kevin Brockmeier’s collection gathers eleven distinct short stories that showcase his skillful intertwining of everyday human drama with subtle, almost uncanny elements. The tales, written by an award‑winning American author, explore psychological depths and the unexpected, offering readers a blend of literary fiction, fantasy and introspective storytelling.

First publish date: 2002

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Kevin Brockmeier

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