We are a quarter of the way into the 21st century and let’s be honest, it’s not quite what we hoped for…

There are no flying cars, just AI that nobody quite trusts and an app for everything. We have endless ways to communicate, yet we seem to talk less than ever. As society becomes ever more creative in its insatiable urge to divide itself, this engaging new collection of short stories connects us all, through the perennial human qualities of hope, humour and optimism. The authors of this anthology have crafted a collection of short stories focusing on characters coming up against the quirks and challenges of modern life – whether it’s technology, politics, culture, language, identity or relationships. The stories vary in style and tone, all painting a compelling picture of the struggles of modern life, from the trivial to the terrifying.

 

With stories by:

Christopher Webster, Tessa Woodward, Jamie Jenkyn, Belinda Kelderhouse, MC Gardner, Ruth Masters, Shubhaa Forrest, Daren Carpmail, Montserrat Andreu Marin, Paul Wardle, Wissia Fiorucci, Kevin Brooke, Sarah Diggle, Marcus Jones, Ant Mackarel, Kate Myall and Jun Kobayashi.

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