Georgette Ciukurescu

The Pointy Slippers

A woman who, on a date, conceals the excruciating pain caused by her new shoes, only to discover that her hidden suffering takes on a life of its own, becoming impossible to ignore.

Wild Idle

Rya, Cora, and Zuriel visit their long-lost friend Claudia, only to find her mysteriously ill. Their reunion is interrupted by a violent gang led by The Sores, causing tension and sadness. With Claudia's mother detached and Claudia feeling hopeless, the friends must confront their own fears to offer her hope.