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Name: Alone with you
Author: Marisa Silver

Marisa Silver’s debut collection, *Alone with You*, comprises eight short stories that examine contemporary interpersonal dynamics. The unflinching narratives explore how love emerges unexpectedly, often within family settings, capturing the subtle tensions and quiet moments that define modern relationships.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Marisa Silver

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