Day Dark, Night Bright: Stories

Fritz Leiber, recognized as a grand master of science fiction and fantasy, presents a collection of rare short stories in Day Dark, Night Bright. This volume gathers works originally submitted to magazines and fanzines, alongside previously lost manuscripts found among the author's personal papers. The compilation offers a mix of suspense, surprise, wit, and weirdness that defines his unique voice in the genre. The book contains twenty distinct tales, including Time Fighter, Femmequin 973, and Night Passage. Readers will also encounter Moon Duel, Later Than You Think, and Mirror. The collection continues with The 64-Square MadHouse, All the Weed in the World, and The Mutant's Brother. Additional stories feature The Man Who Was Married to Space and Time, Thought, and Crystal Prison. Bullet Was His Name, Success, and To Make a Roman Holiday appear alongside Bread Overhead and The Reward. The final entries include Taboo, Business of Killing, and the title story Day Dark, Night Bright. This anthology suits readers who appreciate classic speculative fiction from mid-twentieth century pulp traditions. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of horror and science fiction. Fans of modern cosmic dread or contemporary psychological thriller styles may find the pacing and tone less aligned with their preferences. The text remains a specific artifact of Leiber's early career output.