A mad trek across an alien world, a doll-sized family with giant-sized opinions, a mysterious princess whose fate must remain a secret forever¿ Welcome to the wild and colorful landscape of the Ukrainian imagination. EMBROIDERED WORLDS presents a bold glimpse into the storytelling realms that blossom throughout Ukrainian culture today, from science fiction and horror to magical realism, fairy tales, and more. These 30 short stories include many from writers living in wartime Ukraine, translated into English for the very first time, as well as several by well-known English-language authors of Ukrainian heritage. Come, now, and experience the wonders, the terrors, and the mind-blowing surprises of the worlds they've brought to life.