Story Details
Categories Fantasy Humorous Contemporary Fantasy
An offbeat romp set in a unique bookstore that transforms as the clock strikes midnight. Dean works the night shift, encountering an eclectic mix of characters, from the ordinary to the otherworldly. From the regulars like Al and Ed, who undergo strange transformations, to enigmatic visitors seeking rare books, the story immerses the reader in a surreal and lively nocturnal world. As the night progresses, the bookstore becomes a hub for both the eerie and extraordinary.
Author Details
Grant Carrington The All-Night Bookstore
Grant Carrington, former associate editor of Amazing, is the author of 3 novels and a collection published by Brief Candle Press of Beaverton, Oregon. "Sweet Apocalypse" appeared in Dream Forge Anvil No. 7. Story Notes for "The All-Night Bookstore" In 1971 I worked in Book World, an all-night bookstore in New Haven, Conn. I never worked the graveyard shift but I heard the stories, some of which are in this story.
The All-Night Bookstore, by Grant Carrington
Author Details
Grant Carrington The All-Night Bookstore
Grant Carrington, former associate editor of Amazing, is the author of 3 novels and a collection published by Brief Candle Press of Beaverton, Oregon. "Sweet Apocalypse" appeared in Dream Forge Anvil No. 7. Story Notes for "The All-Night Bookstore" In 1971 I worked in Book World, an all-night bookstore in New Haven, Conn. I never worked the graveyard shift but I heard the stories, some of which are in this story.
