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Bare Ana and Other Stories
Robert Shapard' s exquisitely crafted short stories take readers to enchantingly peculiar A young girl poignantly rejects immortality in favor of love. A startling revelation confronts a son who discovers his father's head is only burlap with piercing Marks-A-Lot eyes. A couple in their early 30s engage in sex role-play involving the destruction of Mars. A young woman valet parker at an all-night diner in Los Angeles is ensnared by the world's most famous monster. A boy's life is irrevocably altered by witnessing a Mexican family's farm-truck accident. An old, hungover science professor imparts the Earth's greatest secret to his students. The stories are not merely an escape into the surreal but also delve into the human experience. Interwoven throughout is the delicate balance between mortality and love, the intersection of reality and fantasy, the transformative power of unexpected events, and the perennial quest for meaning. The compelling and thought-provoking collection beckons readers to explore the depths of their own existence and embrace the extraordinary within the ordinary.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2025
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February 18, 2025
Robert Shapard’s Bare Ana and Other Stories is a collection that crackles with imagination, blending the surreal with the deeply human. Each story is a small, exquisite world—strange, poignant, and unexpectedly profound. From a girl choosing love over immortality to a scientist revealing the Earth’s greatest secret, these stories surprise, unsettle, and linger long after reading. Shapard’s writing is sharp, playful, and deeply affecting, making this a collection worth savoring. Highly recommended for anyone who loves fiction that bends reality while cutting to the heart of human experience.
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