The collection "Tender Prey" contains fourteen of Bowles' early stories, most of them reflect the reality that the author faced when he moved permanently to the Moroccan city of Tangier. The stories clearly have a local flavor - Bowles was well acquainted with Arab folklore and fairy tale tradition. However, even in his writing, Bowles never sought to blend in with his surroundings, did not engage in imitation, remaining restrained and aloof. It is in this alienation that fear flourishes. Yes, it blossoms - Bowles’ fear is neither vital nor deathly, but somehow otherworldly beautiful. How beautiful, but terrible is everyday magic, ordinary for the world where the writer finds himself...