When nothing’s going right, someone’s gotta give. Three unusual stories of perseverance, tenacity and cleverness, with surprising endings.

Dignity

Formerly published in Writer's Guild. A journalist has a chance encounter with a young woman in a government office. The woman's disturbing past makes the journalist question everything she believes in and stands for.

Paper Cut

Formerly published in The Junction. In a rich neighbourhood of Mumbai, two scrap dealers are facing destitute times. Supply is limited, costs are rising, and they’re competing against each other on the same turf. But desperate times deem desperate measures, and redemption comes in the only possible way.

The Priest's Concubine

Formerly published in Planet Scumm. A priest and his wife rule a small, isolated village with an iron hand, using the smokescreens of religion and superstition. Until one of their victims turns the tables on them.