Dragons and Laughter, in Terry Pratchett’s ‘Dragons at Crumbling Castle’

Dragons at Crumbling Castle is a collection of 14 short stories, mostly written in the author's youth. These stories were published in various publications over years, unlike the author's later work which apparently all take place in a singular universe called the Discworld. I absolutely loved how layered the humor is in this work, yet the stories themselves remain simple. It’s easy to connect with them since the punch is clear yet lands with surprise.