Are you ready for a new book that will challenge your perceptions, spark deep reflection, and perhaps even make you feel a little more daring? Get ready for “Stripped Down: Tales of Humanity Unadorned,” the captivating new collection of short stories by Jason Stern, author of Between Sun and Skin.
Featuring Six Brand-New Stories
Have you noticed that our world is shrouded in judgment and pretense? I bet you have! Do you ever feel like there’s nothing you can do about it? “Stripped Down” dares to peel back the layers and invites you to witness humanity in its rawest, most authentic form. It’s an exploration of what it truly means to be free. These stories shine the light on the burdens of societal expectations and embracing the unblemished self. And get ready for a few twists and turns you might not expect!
What Awaits You Inside?
Jason Stern masterfully weaves together a tapestry of narratives (a little foreshadowing there!) that are both disarming in their humor and profound in their insights. Each tale acts as a mirror, reflecting our own struggles with vulnerability, shame, and the yearning for self-acceptance.
- “The Weavers,” a gothic Southern folktale, transports you to 1930s Tennessee, where a peculiar monster lurks in the shadows. Solving this mystery forces a community to confront the very threads of their division and find out what it means to be “clean.”
- Step into the courtroom with “Anatomy of Justice.” Here, Emmett Tegan bravely defends his right to personal liberty, pursuing the boundaries of constitutional freedom and public perception.
- In “Country Folk,” witness a delightful collision of rural fantasy and unfiltered reality. A favorite of pre-release readers, this tale brings notions of natural living to challenge ingrained societal mores.
- Embark on a lyrical, introspective journey with “Heart of the Forest,” where the high elf Eleanor journeys to find revelation. What she finds just might guide you to reconnect with who you were called to be.
- Prepare for a mind-bending ride in “The Skin Libraries,” a dystopian vision where knowledge is literally absorbed through your fingertips. What does human connection look like when everything is filtered?
- Plus, don’t miss the darkly comedic, subversive thriller “The Naked Shepherd,” where frustrated bank robbers face an unexpected, unclad resistance!
Authentic, Courage-Filled Stories
“Stripped Down” is a great new collection of stories. It focuses on having the courage to be seen, to be authentic, and to reclaim our inherent freedom. And it’s about the discomfort of exposure, both literally and metaphorically, and the profound liberation that follows.
If you’re ready for stories that challenge, delight, and awaken—stories that will make you reconsider what it truly means to be free—then “Stripped Down: Tales of Humanity Unadorned” is your next essential read.
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