Possible Worlds and Other Stories by Rachel Handley

Corrupt angels. A sentient spaceship. Invaders from outer space. Dystopia. Friendship, greed, and death. The final judgement. A world made entirely of crabs.

24 stories of philosophical exploration, from identity, corruption, personhood, and friendship, to duty, loyalty, the meaning of life and death … and guinea pigs.

Possible Worlds and Other Stories by Rachel Handley (Ellipsis Imprints, 2022)
978-1-8380723-7-7 (print)
978-1-0059898-2-8 (ebook)
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“…an impressive debut from Rachel Handley. For fans of gentle sci-fi, it’s a must-read. For everyone else, it’s a must-read.” “…a work of an imaginative genius…”
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“A wonderful collection of imaginative and whimsical science fiction tales told in a distinctive voice.” “This is a stunning collection of interweaving, thematic short stories even greater than the sum of its wonderful parts. Handley perfected the offbeat multiverse adventure before it was cool and here we have all the modal magic concentrated into one slim tone… Laugh out loud dialogue, poignant character moments, genuine philosophical insights: what more could you want?”
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