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A conversation Harper has with herself in her own head, interjected with the moments in which she is recalling. Some sort of event sent her into an existential state of mind, where she can't help but think about who she is, and how much control she really has over her life.

Lola, a woman consumed by loneliness after losing everyone in her life, finds solace in reliving Christmas morning every day with her mannequin son, Leo. Trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and grief, Lola clings to the illusion of a perfect family moment, even as reality slips further away.

Not wanting to die in a body that repulses him, Lev, a trans college student, resorts to the most extreme measures possible.

Michael reflects on his relationship with his friend Archie

For a millennium, Volley Joe has remained uncontested as the Demi-God of Volleyball. It has been decades since a worthy challenger has surfaced.

When an ominous new painting the Figlia Dell' Oscurita is brought into a museum, no one can predict the carnage that ensues.

Cadet, a bright-eyed third-grader, dreams of going to space. While being held inside for detention, she is rescued by two strangers who need her help.

An old man gets a glimpse into his life of love, loss, and grief as he succumbs to a heart attack.

Jack and Ryan, two roommates and best friends, have their Christmas taken for a turn when a tiny visitor lands on their porch. Ryan welcomes the new member of the family with open arms while Jack is apprehensive about their peculiar guest.

A representation of the creative exhaustion I felt this semester.

Kevin, a recluse with a peculiar hobby, gets in a heated confrontation with his neighbor.

A student swimmer, who rises before the sun does, has his doubts if the sport he's dedicated his life to is worth the sacrifices he makes.

A man stuck at a dead-end job must reckon with a figure from his past.

Two brothers' minds are tested when discovering a lone cabin in a desolate mountain-scape.

Milo is faced with a difficult decision that is eating them alive.

Having not been acting like himself lately, new recluse Randy is invited by his friend Adrian to meet after their high school's Halloween Party.