INSULT

A collection of eight standalone stories explores various facets of desire and deception. In one tale, a woman confronts a liar with a dangerous drink. Another follows a social media user whose online follower leads to an unexpected encounter. A young woman experiences a dramatic shift in her daily life after spring arrives. An idol's broadcast becomes a tool for destruction. A forest witch's perfume holds a mysterious power. A performer questions the line between acting and reality. A secret service agent navigates a mission with intimate consequences.