Unknown Number Explained

"Unknown Number" is a science fiction short story by Blue Neustifter. It was first published as a thread on Twitter, in 2021.

Synopsis

Rather than being a standard narrative, the story is told as a series of text messages between Gaby — a trans woman — and a version of herself from a parallel universe where she never transitioned.

Reception

"Unknown Number" was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.^{[1] [2]}

CBC.ca described it as "intimate and moving".^[3]

External links

• First post of the thread containing the story

Notes and References

1. https://www.tor.com/2022/04/07/announcing-the-2022-hugo-award-finalists/ Announcing the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists
2. Web site: 2022 Hugo Awards . The Hugo Awards . 13 September 2022 . 7 April 2022.
3. https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadians-c-l-polk-fonda-lee-nominated-for-2022-hugo-award-for-best-series-1.6415903 Canadians C.L. Polk & Fonda Lee nominated for 2022 Hugo Award for best series