This collection includes:
B-Storm
by Ava Geyer – Sex sells. Even when you’re selling chocolate syrup to little kids unfortunately. New York ad execs are forced to confront past wounds and current crises when their new campaign hits a little stickily close to home.
Open Venas
by Exal Iraheta – In this comedic clash of cultures and generations only-child Amelia must combat her meddling mother and grandmother when they invade her honeymoon to guarantee that she fulfills her “responsibility” to carry on the bloodline.
My Yellow is Yours Your Red is Mine
by Keyanna Khatiblou – Two Iranian-American sisters attempt to celebrate Nowruz the Persian New Year for the first time since their family immigrated to the U.S.
Suckers
by SP O’Brien – Vacation has ended. All the children are back to school. These three elementary school teachers need a cigarette. Kill Me.
Will Be Live
by Micah Ariel Watson – Imani Clara and Mia bask fully in their womanhood after a party. But in an instant joyful reminiscence becomes a plea for the value of Black lives.
Not Only is Everyone as Wonderful
by Celeste Yim – In a near-future department store where any purchase is a voice-automated command away a young adult going through a breakup is opened to the opportunity of finding love again by the possibility of a shiny new crush.