The Language of Knives
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"The Language of Knives" by Haralambi Markov is about the death rituals of this secondary world. A strong-willed daughter is guided by her unloved parent in the customs of how to respect the remains of her favorite parent.
This short story was acquired and edited for Tor.com by consulting editor Ann VanderMeer.
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Cover art by Sam Weber
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