Twelve Stories And A Dream

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This collection features 13 imaginative short stories, showcasing H.G. Wells' mastery of speculative fiction. Notable tales include "Mr. Skelmersdale in Fairyland," where a man is tempted by a fairy queen, and "The Inexperienced Ghost," about a ghost unable to move on. Other intriguing plots involve a man experimenting with godhood, a magic shop offering genuine wonders, and a scientist marketing time itself. Themes of fantasy, the supernatural, and existential dilemmas weave throughout, reflecting Wells' innovative storytelling.