Liam is brought out of trance mid-conditioning by his captor, and has mixed feelings about his newfound obedience… and about knowing how much less conflicted he’ll be after the brainwashing’s done.

A brave knight overestimates his willpower as he tries to resist an alluring sorceress.

A sheepish thief keeps getting outmaneuvered by a rival thief with hypnotic powers. She’s always one step ahead, snatching away his targets just before him, but this time she’s looking to steal him instead.

A vampire feeding on passersby in the dark of night forgets something crucial, and her prey is left with a lot to think about.