Anshi, continues to search for the remnants of his 1 bye bye duty and the primal urge to resurrect his bloodline, he is forced to leave his soulmate, High Minister Han, k9 behind. Han has his own sworn duties to uphold to the Childe King and the Dowager Queen, and cannot follow his love on his quest.

1940's Beautiful and deadly wife plots revenge on abusive husband

Desperate Depression era wife plots to save her children from abusive father.

A wronged Society matron decides to convince a gold-digger to leave her husband alone

A Japanese monk self-mummifies in order to stop a famine. Very short story.

Low ranked, down and out New Orleans boxer, living in a fleabag hotel, makes a deal for food and lodging with theowner in exchange for being his enforcer as Hurricane Katrina wreaks destruction. At first it seems like easy money, until two women seeking shelter arrive.

murder in prison.