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The Mouse Queen

Camilla Grudova

First published February 2017
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

Synopsis

Two Latin graduates are struggling after an unplanned pregnancy resulting in twins. The mother is abandoned by her husband (he accuses her of having sex with ancient pagan gods); she begins turning into a wolf every night after reading the twins their bedtime story.

Awards

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2018 Shirley Jackson Award Best Short Fiction Nominee/Finalist

Publications (6)

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
February 2017 The Doll's Alphabet Fitzcarraldo Editions Collection |2
October 2017 The Doll's Alphabet Coffee House Press Collection 11
October 2017 The Doll's Alphabet Coffee House Press Collection |11
October 2018 Year's Best Weird Fiction: Volume 5 Undertow Publications Anthology 323
October 2018 Year's Best Weird Fiction: Volume 5 Undertow Publications Anthology 323
June 2024 Deadly Dolls: Midnight Tales of Uncanny Playthings The British Library Anthology 301