What happens when Earth becomes truly unrecognisable? Embrace a ustopia in The Pathbreakers and Other Stories – an unforgettable collection of short stories. Immerse yourself in towering skyscrapers wreathed in vines and blooming gardens or feel the bone-chilling embrace of harsh Arctic conditions. What about the question of how a friendly tug-of-war brings out the hero in us? What is it about dugongs, fresh water, and a god-playing man-made machine? What if the ocean could truly speak, and mythical beings are called into existence? Let this book take you on that journey.

The Pathbreakers and Other Stories is Sunway University's first collection of short stories. In conjunction with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, the 20 fictional stories in the book cover a spectrum of sustainability issues. With works written by Guy Russell, Paul GnanaSelvam, Ryoka Tanoi, and others, they venture into themes of environmental awareness, gender equality, dystopic ecosystems, and many more. The Pathbreakers and Other Stories hopes that each story within is able to inspire and educate everyone about the importance of our world and its everyday issues.