In an Absent Dream

About “In an Absent Dream”

This fourth entry in a series serves as a prequel and follows Lundy, a serious young girl who prefers studying and dreaming over meeting societal expectations. She discovers a doorway to a world built on logic, riddles, and deception, which she sees as her ideal place. However, she learns that nothing comes without a price. As her time in this world ends, she makes a bargain that leads to unfavorable consequences. The story is a 2019 fantasy novella by American author Seanan McGuire.