Lin Jhih-peng

When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.

A zombie fearing his gradual decay immerses himself daily in formaldehyde. He relies on reading and painting to maintain a sense of freshness in body, mind, and spirit. Initially hoping to survive in society through his artistic talents, he never encounters any opportunities until one day, he secures a job at a flower shop.

On Christmas Eve, Miss C’s life falls into chaos—tangled Christmas lights in her Pilates studio, a sudden lack of enthusiasm from her dating app matches, and even a rude old man insisting on joining her class. Overwhelmed by these frustrations, she struggles under the pressure. But as she navigates these unexpected challenges, she gradually regains her rhythm and comes to understand the true meaning of waiting and choice.

Based on the speculative short stories of MirrorFiction, this sci-fi thriller anthology plunges headlong into our deepest desires -- and darkest fears.