Nellie initially resists but soon internalizes the concept, transforming her nudity from a source of shame into an unassailable "armor." Zara's psychological conditioning extends to Nellie's day job as a leasing agent, her home life with her husband Pete, and even her most intimate biological functions. As Nellie surrenders her autonomy, she discovers the gallery's founders are permanently sealed in glass coffins, their sacrifice part of a perpetual artistic legacy. Pete's horror turns to a grim
Fleur is a pediatric oncology nurse, seen by her colleagues as an eccentric traditionalist devoted to her faith. But as the pressures of an understaffed ward mount, her private, righteous convictions take a dark turn. Note to Readers: This short story delves into dark psychological and religious themes, including acts of violence and moral distortion. Please read with care.
Male-perspective bisexual: Colorado cattle rancher Jess stops, as usual, during a cattle drive to Omaha, Nebraska, to have his "go" at a male bordello along the trail. He's covered by Damon, who Jess mistakenly tells where his Colorado ranch is. When Jess gets back home from the cattle drive, he finds Damon settled in as a farmhand on the ranch and on his way to having his way with everyone in the family, all who succumb to him. What possibly could go wrong?
It was my opportunity to be on Television. Of course, I was only going to be grunting and making strange faces as one of the "Walking Dead". Still, the entire experience had a lot of side benefits.