"In Kabul, nature is emotionally charged--the sky, the earth, the water. Demons have come to invade and possess people. These twelve short stories dive deep into imaginary worlds where everyday life is marked and marred by war. They speak of wounded love, captured women, confinement, talismans, borders, wolves. They give expression to the voices of Afghan women who would like to change the fate of people like Nazboo, Khorshid, Hamid and so many others. Originally published by Editions Le Soupirail in 2019, this collection was the first volume of short stories by Afghan women to appear in France. This edition from Inanna Publications brings these stories--and their unique perspectives--to English-speaking readers for the first time. The collection includes stories by Wasima Badghisi, Batool Haidari, Alia Ataee, Sedighe Kazemi, Khaleda Khorsand, Masouma Kawsari, Mariam Mahboob, Toorpekai Qayum, Manizha Bakhtari, Homeira Qaderi, Parween Pazhwak and Homayra Rafat"--Provided by publisher.

Translation of: Sous le ciel de Kaboul.

Two shots /Wasima Badghisi -- Number thirteen / Batool Haidari -- Night of the wolf / Alia Ataee -- Dog-flies / Sedighe Kazemi -- Doubt / Khaleda Khorsand -- Still waters / Masouma Kawsari -- Metamorphosis of the spider / Mariam Mahboob -- Mother / Toorpekai Qayum -- Three fairies / Manizha Bakhtari -- Lady Khamiri, The confidant / Homeira Qaderi -- Paper cradle / Parween Pazhwak -- The other side of the window / Homayra Rafat.