In this darkly funny short story, Jabez suffers a complicated loss and seeks solitude in a house above a quarry only to discover grief has a body of its own.
Horrific dreams of dying siblings! Sex with the ex! Scandalous family revelations! Yes, that’s how Black authors are kicking of 2025. In the first few months of 2025 alone, we get exciting debut novels, triumphant crossovers from YA to Adult, and the umpteenth book from seasoned voices. It’s official: Black authors are serving up a