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Dangerous Laughter is a compendium of thirteen short stories by Steven Millhauser that blend humor and darkness. The tales explore the edges of ordinary life, often touching on obsessive‑compulsive themes while maintaining a sharp, comic edge.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Steven Millhauser
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