Fragile Things LPA mysterious circus terrifies an audience before disappearing into the night, taking one of the spectators along with it . . . In a novella set two years after the events of American Gods, Shadow pays a visit to an ancient Scottish mansion, and finds himself trapped in a game of murder and monsters . . . Two teenage boys crash a party and meet the girls of their dreams—and nightmares . . . Such marvelous creations and more can be found in this extraordinary collection, which showcases Gaiman's storytelling brilliance as well as his terrifyingly entertaining dark sense of humor. By turns delightful, disturbing, and diverting, Fragile Things is a gift of literary enchantment from one of the most unique writers of our time. |
Contents
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| 37 | |
The Hidden Chamber | 61 |
The Flints of Memory Lane | 89 |
Bitter Grounds | 117 |
Keepsakes and Treasures | 155 |
Good Boys Deserve Favors | 181 |
Departure of Miss Finch | 189 |
The Problem of Susan | 245 |
How Do You Think It Feels? | 263 |
Fifteen Painted Cards | 279 |
Diseasemakers Croup | 305 |
How to Talk to Girls at Parties | 339 |
Inventing Aladdin | 397 |
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