Tailored Realities
Tailored Realities by Brandon Sanderson is a new short fiction collection published by Tor Publishing Group on December 9, 2025. This edition features 448 pages of content in English, showcasing a variety of stories that span the genres of fantasy and science fiction. The collection includes the never-before-published novella “Moment Zero” along with nine additional works of short fiction, many of which are available in print for the first time.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that extend beyond the familiar realms of Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. The anthology includes notable stories such as “Snapshot,” “Perfect State,” and “Defending Elysium,” among others. Each story is accompanied by author’s notes and striking interior illustrations, providing insight into the creative process and enhancing the reading experience. Tailored Realities offers a comprehensive look at Sanderson’s imaginative storytelling, appealing to both new readers and longtime fans alike.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson―creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and numerous smash-hit works of science fiction and fantasy―comes Tailored Realities, a new short fiction collection including the never-before-published novella “Moment Zero.”
Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe.
Along with the new novella “Moment Zero,” Tailored Realities includes nine works of short fiction never before gathered into one volume, many available here in print for the first time:
• “Snapshot”
• “Perfect State”
• “Defending Elysium” (from the world of Skyward)
• “Firstborn”
• “Mitosis” (from the world of the Reckoners)
• and four other stories
Also including author’s notes and stunning interior illustrations for each story, this visionary collection is a must-read whether you’re new to Sanderson or a longtime fan.
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