Ben Okri's new collection of short stories, which is both timely and topical, blurs parallel realities and walks the line between darkness and magic. Is what you see the only thing there is? Take another look. The stories in this collection are playful, frightening, and even shocking, blurring the lines between illusion and reality. This is a writer at the pinnacle of his powers, making the reader think, laugh, and sometimes want to look away while maintaining their gaze.