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“Awake Mode and Other Stories” is the debut short story collection by science fiction and fantasy writer Seanan McGuire. The stories in the collection explore themes of identity, memory, and transformation. They are often set in worlds that are both strange and familiar, and they feature characters who are struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing world.

One of the standout stories in the collection is “In the House of the Seven Librarians,” which tells the story of a young woman who is drawn into a mysterious library, where she must confront her own past in order to save the future. Another notable story is “The Girl Who Soared Above the Sky,” which follows a young woman who discovers that she has the power to fly. As she learns to control her newfound ability, she must also come to terms with the responsibility that comes with it.

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