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"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 nominated for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.[1][2]

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

References

  1. ^ Announcing the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists at Tor.com; published April 7, 2022; retrieved July 31, 2022
  2. ^ "2022 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  3. ^ Canadians C.L. Polk & Fonda Lee nominated for 2022 Hugo Award for best series at CBC.ca; published April 11, 2022; retrieved July 31, 2022