Where We Go When All We Were Is Gone by Sequoia Nagamatsu

“Where We Go When All We Were Is Gone” is a collection of interconnected short stories that blend Japanese folklore, mythology, and science fiction. The tales explore themes of loss, identity, and the supernatural, often set in fantastical worlds where the boundaries between reality and the imagined blur. Characters grapple with the echoes of their pasts, confronting spirits, monsters, and the remnants of lost loved ones. The stories are both poignant and eerie, offering a deep dive into the human experience through the lens of the otherworldly.