Extraordinary: Fresh fiction about everyday marvels: Fresh fiction

Ross Watkins presents Extraordinary, a collection of fresh fiction published by Moonrise in late 2024. This anthology gathers over fifty works spanning realism, fantasy, speculative fiction, horror, and parody. The author uses these varied forms to examine the phenomena of daily life, focusing on the remarkable elements hidden within the commonplace. Watkins invites readers to recognize the potential for unexpected epiphanies and life-changing events in ordinary moments. The stories cover a wide range of subjects, including a heart-pumping night at the checkout counter and letters written for an unrequited love. Other narratives explore finding hope in a bracelet or following the unique relationship between an arts graduate and her barista. Each piece plays with the idea that strangers may carry gifts and that exceptional new worlds lie just around each corner. The collection is organized to guide the reader through these diverse scenarios, blending the supernatural with the mundane. This book suits readers who appreciate short fiction that blends horror and fantasy with realistic settings. It appeals to those looking for stories that highlight everyday marvels rather than grand epic quests. Individuals seeking traditional long-form novels or purely historical fiction may find this collection less engaging. Watkins qualifies as a writer who focuses on the intersection of the ordinary and the extraordinary, using short forms to capture fleeting moments of wonder.