Untethered is a powerful and multifaceted anthology of speculative fiction that introduces readers to vibrant worlds created by Papua New Guinean writers. Inspired by their cultural connections to the land and its people, the authors explore a kaleidoscope of ideas, from identity and free will to colonial legacies and technological evolution. Whether it is a story of an alien invasion, ghostly revenge or transdimensional fae, each tale serves as a portal to a distinct universe, where readers are invited to rethink what power, agency and survival really mean.
More than just an escape into the fantastic, Untethered is a journey to the heart of what it means to be Papua New Guinean.