FiGen: A Love Story, by Kristi Demeester

[Interzone]

★★★☆☆

(Near-Future SF) A woman secretly gets a biological profile of her husband to determine how likely he is to cheat on her, but she meets the likely target of his affection, and things don’t go as expected. (6,474 words; Time: 21m)

With Lips Sewn Shut, by Kristi DeMeester

[Apex]

★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

(Dark Fantasy) In a world when most women have their mouths stitched shut, a poor family stitches their boys’ mouths too so they can make more lace to sell. (4,200 words; Time: 14m)

The Lightning Bird, by Kristi DeMeester

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(Horror) Gable is just a teenager when her mother dies, but the old women expect her to take her place and do her magic. (4,734 words; Time: 15m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

Damnatio Ad Beastias, by Kristi DeMeester

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(Modern Fantasy) Government-issued anti-werewolf pills don't work for Madeline, but the drugs from her dealer are hit-or-miss. (7,000 words; Time: 23m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆, Average