Little Inn on the Jianghu, by Y.M. Pang

[F&SF]

★★★☆☆

(Wuxia Fantasy) When a group of heroes trash his establishment, an innkeeper goes on a quest for reimbursement. (5,995 words; Time: 19m)

You need to be familiar with Wuxia dramas like the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in order to get this story, which largely makes fun of them.

Skyscrapers in the Sand, by Y.M. Pang

[Clarkesworld]

★★★☆☆ Average

(Post-Apocalypse) Xuming struggles through the desert to the ruins of Shanghai to deposit a special package in the ruins of the Oriental Pearl Tower (1,830 words; Time: 06m)

The Lady of Butterflies, by Y.M. Pang

[F&SF]

★★★★☆ Captivating

(High Fantasy) A beautiful northern lady appears mysteriously in a southern Emperor’s garden, and Lady Rikara takes care of her while trying to learn who she is and how she got there. (8,952 words; Time: 29m)

Recommended By: 👍RSR+1 👍STomaino+1 (Q&A)

The Palace of the Silver Dragon, by Y.M. Pang

[Strange Horizons]

★★★☆☆ Average

(Chinese Fantasy Adventure) Aliah flees the destruction of her family and their home, seeking refuge under the sea with the Silver Dragon, even though legends say the Silver Dragon’s only gift is death. (7,820 words; Time: 26m)