{"product_id":"ox-ghost-snake-demon-stories","title":"Ox Ghost Snake Demon: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Jade Song, the master of weird girl lit, comes a provocative and surreal collection of twelve short stories, each inspired by a Chinese zodiac animal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this stunning collection, Jade Song masterfully blends realism with the surreal, crafting tales that explore identity, belonging, and the complexities of relationships. From a tattoo artist who reveals a hidden world of dragons (Dragon) to a suburban wife who transforms her neighborhood into a woodland sanctuary (Horse); from a girl who devours those who hurt her (Pig) to two young men whose love transcends time (Rabbit), these stories are as imaginative as they are unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith their signature sharp and evocative voice, Song delves into themes of cultural expectations, queer identity, and the burden of history, offering a bold and unflinching perspective on contemporary life. Each story is a journey—sometimes darkly humorous, often melancholic, and always thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jade Song","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":55401401549091,"sku":"9780063433939","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/2258\/5123\/files\/9780063433939.jpg?v=1785478926","url":"https:\/\/epicreads.com\/products\/ox-ghost-snake-demon-stories","provider":"Epic Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}