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| − | '''Dreamer''' is a non-cosmere, horror short story that first appeared in the ''[http://tonikelner.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/games-creatures-play/ Games Creatures Play]'' anthology, edited by [[Wikipedia: Charlaine Harris|Charlaine Harris]] and [[Wikipedia: Toni Kelner|Toni Kelner]]. It is set on Earth and told from the perspective of [[Dreamer (character)|the eponymous character]], who is part of a group of |
+ | '''Dreamer''' is a non-cosmere, horror short story that first appeared in the ''[http://tonikelner.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/games-creatures-play/ Games Creatures Play]'' anthology, edited by [[Wikipedia: Charlaine Harris|Charlaine Harris]] and [[Wikipedia: Toni Kelner|Toni Kelner]]. It is set on Earth and told from the perspective of [[Dreamer (character)|the eponymous character]], who is part of a group of dead gamers, [[Poltergeist|poltergeists]] that can possess the bodies of living people. They use their abilities to play extreme, real-life versions of games like "capture the flag" and "cops and robbers," showing little regard for collateral damage among the living. |
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== Characters == |
== Characters == |
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== Publication History == |
== Publication History == |
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;''[http://www.prime-books.com/shop/print-books/the-years-best-dark-fantasy-horror-2015-edition-edited-by-paula-guran/ The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2015]'':June 23, 2015 - Prime Books{{ref|name=yearsbest}} |
;''[http://www.prime-books.com/shop/print-books/the-years-best-dark-fantasy-horror-2015-edition-edited-by-paula-guran/ The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2015]'':June 23, 2015 - Prime Books{{ref|name=yearsbest}} |
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;Con-Exclusive Hardcover Edition (bundled with ''[[Snapshot]]''):2017 - Dragonsteel Entertainment |
;Con-Exclusive Hardcover Edition (bundled with ''[[Snapshot]]''):2017 - Dragonsteel Entertainment |
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Revision as of 17:41, 6 July 2018
| Dreamer | |
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 by Howard Lyon
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| Setting | New York City, Earth |
| Released | April 1, 2014 |
| Publisher | Ace Books |
| ISBN | 978-0425256879 |
Dreamer is a non-cosmere, horror short story that first appeared in the Games Creatures Play anthology, edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni Kelner. It is set on Earth and told from the perspective of the eponymous character, who is part of a group of dead gamers, poltergeists that can possess the bodies of living people. They use their abilities to play extreme, real-life versions of games like "capture the flag" and "cops and robbers," showing little regard for collateral damage among the living.
Summary
Characters
Publication History
- Games Creatures Play
- April 1, 2014 - Ace Books
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2015
- June 23, 2015 - Prime Books[1]
- Con-Exclusive Hardcover Edition (bundled with Snapshot)
- 2017 - Dragonsteel Entertainment
Notes
- ↑ ToC for Year's Best Dark Horror and Fantasy
— Paula Guran's blog - 2015-03-18#