دانلود کتاب Stag Dance 2025

Stag Dance by Torrey Peters is a 2025 collection comprising one novella and three short stories that delve into the complexities of gender, identity, and desire. The titular novella follows Babe Bunyan, a large, rugged lumberjack in an illegal winter logging camp, who decides to attend the camp’s stag dance as a woman. This decision sparks a rivalry with a younger, more traditionally feminine colleague, leading to a cascade of obsession, jealousy, and betrayal. The narrative explores themes of masculinity, transformation, and the fluidity of gender roles within a hyper-masculine environment.

The accompanying short stories further investigate the nuances of trans and queer experiences. “Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones” presents a dystopian future where a pandemic halts human production of sex hormones, examining the societal and personal ramifications. “The Chaser” portrays a secretive and tumultuous romance boarding school roommates¹.