Sequel to the Limnophile story "My Smoky Ladies". Like his dad, Craig Junior has a smoking fetish. His sisters inherited their mothers' thirst for nicotine. If you don't like vapes or smoking, this obviously isn't the story for you.
Ed Rogers (fresh out of rehab for his blown out hip)is recruited to do research and a rewrite on his friend Alyson's TV show. Where this one goes is anyone's guess.
At the 2018 Winter Olympics, North Korea tries to capture the hearts of the world with its cheerleading squad, the Army of Beauties. But a great darkness lies beneath the surface for the women selected for this elite group. What happens when one brave young woman reaches her breaking point? How far will she go to achieve her freedom?
In a world shaped by unique biology and mating rituals, Kara and her family navigate the annual Bloom Festival of Origins—a time for communal bonding and renewal. Experiencing her first festival, Kara learns about love, family, and the mysteries of her people’s nature. Observed by Dr. Grimling, an alien biologist, the story delves into connection, tradition, and what defines us as human. A compelling tale of discovery, unity, and the resilience of community.