Rita Sigmond

A slice-of-life short story about two sex workers connecting on a street corner where the seasoned one teaches the newbie some tricks and tips.

What lengths will Hamzah go to, so he can protect his sister Malaika back from the clutches of the Social Services? After being abandoned by their father, a teenage boy Hamzah struggles to take care of himself and his younger sister. His mother is depressed, unable to cope and struggling with alcoholism. The social services are alerted, and they keep her on strong antidepressants which are not helping. The pressure is building on Hamzah as he tries to maintain a normal-looking household, to keep the social services from taking his younger sister to foster care. Will he succeed or will Vanessa (social service carer) take Malaika away?

A highly trained mercenary is led through a series of simulations in order to save his daughter, whilst discovering the unnerving truth about his shrouded past.

Gheorghe, a reserved exchange student is confronted with his feelings of friendship turning into love for his best friend, Isaac. As they spend their last day together, he grapples with the fear of rejection, leading to a crucial moment of self-discovery. This poignant narrative delves into the themes of unrequited love, friendship, sexuality, and the courage to express the truth, even when it seems too hard.