The Story of Kao Yu

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A good little short story set in China, about a judge and a chi-lin, or Chinese unicorn. Called on to adjudicate the case of a pickpocket, who happens to be an alluringly beautiful young woman who occupies Kao Yu's thoughts thereafter, compromising his previously unerring honesty and objectivity.

Too short for more plot outlines, this is written atmospherically, in the style of Chinese fables, and with only the unicorn as a fantasy element, it works well with the Chinese historical setting.

The cover artwork is equal to the story, very well done.

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Available as a free download from tor.com

A good little short story set in China, about a judge and a chi-lin, or Chinese unicorn. Called on to adjudicate the case of a pickpocket, who happens to be an alluringly beautiful young woman who occupies Kao Yu's thoughts thereafter, compromising his previously unerring honesty and objectivity.

Too short for more plot outlines, this is written atmospherically, in the style of Chinese fables, and with only the unicorn as a fantasy element, it works well with the Chinese historical setting.

The cover artwork is equal to the story, very well done.