Three short stories and an award-winning book preview! Featuring: Lean Love, Hunger, Chicken in the Oven, and a preview of the award-winning novel, Beyond a World Apart.

Lean Love:

In a desperate attempt to save their family, Jax takes an experimental weight loss drug to attend a prestigious charity formal, only to discover the terrifying lengths society will go to for the illusion of perfection.

Chicken in the Oven:

A young girl freaks out when she learns her dad tore a page from her diary filled with awkward drawings and desperately tries to cover it up by pretending it's a cookbook. As her frantic cover-up spirals, she battles the absurd guilt of both being "caught" and potentially going to hell for drawing too many boobs.

Beyond a World Apart:

Cara O'Shea encounters her first look at a fully nude female figure in Die Freundin, and her life is never the same again. When her strict Catholic family finds the magazine in her closet, she is forced to flee to the liberating streets of Berlin, where she finds herself at the heart of the city's queer cabaret scene. She gets a job at the famous club Eldorado, and finds joy in creating extraordinary costumes for her new queer friends.

Her world darkens as the Nazi's shadow looms over Berlin, and Cara faces new fears when her newfound community and future become threatened. As the fascist regime strengthens its hold, impossible choices arise, with tragedy waiting just around the corner.

Set against a backdrop of historical upheaval, this novel weaves a compelling story of resilience, identity, and the enduring power of community amidst adversity. Beyond A World Apart is a must-read for fans of hidden queer histories and poignant narratives of the LGBTQ+ experience.

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