A trance a day keeps the thoughts away! One short story for every day this month, not using any prompt lists.

Terri’s been conspiring with her Girl™ to help her snag Xavier, the tortured artist she’s got a crush on. But her Girl suspects that Xavier might be a bit more tortured than Terri realizes.

In the wake of an Anti-Affini protest gone south, an activist debates philosophy, gender and the merits of green imperialism with a young plant. You’d never anticipate this, but one of them probably winds up as a floret!

An artist reflects back on life under the Affini Compact.

Lynn is having some trouble getting off the couch. Where will she find the will?