Short Stories
The Past Life Reconstruction Service
A disenchanted filmmaker visits his past lives seeking inspiration, but keeps running into destiny instead.
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La mujer de terracota
Spanish edition of The Terracotta Bride, translated by Rebeca Cardeñoso and illustrated by Qu Lan.
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Hikayat Sri Bujang, or, The Tale of the Naga Sage
A naga sage is drawn out of his mountain fastness by family obligations, with disastrous results for the humans in the vicinity.
Illustrated by Rovina Cai.
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Odette
A young woman in an old house seeks liberation from her oppressive family, but her plan goes awry.
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Head of a Snake, Tail of a Dragon
A wicked imugi is perplexed when a strange dragon appears in her life, offering to help her become a dragon. Sequel to If at First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again.
Available to Patreon supporters.
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If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again
A hapless imugi is determined to attain the form of a full-fledged dragon and gain entry to the gates of heaven. For a long time, things don’t go well. Then, it meets a girl.
Illustrated by Shirley Jackson.
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