What would you do if you only had one night to explore London? Wander the streets? Go to a pub? Kiss a stranger? Now imagine that you’re being asked to do all of this while pretending to be human. Process this prospect for the next few minutes and you might just be where Hazel is mentally.

Hazel might be a little scared, but she’s willing to let Vera take the lead on an adventure of a lifetime.

Genre: urban fantasy, romance, young adult, lgbt+

Short Story

Hazel has lived her whole life trapped in London’s Kensington Gardens. During the day it’s full of obnoxious urbanites, but at night it comes to life. The wildlife glows fluorescent and the animals trade their paws for hands and feet. As much as she loves her home Hazel can’t help but wonder what’s on the other side of the gate. What kind of life do humans live beyond the park?  

Vera, an elusive and elegant creature, might just be the one to show Hazel what she’s been missing her whole life. Hazel explores London’s night life, getting closer to her true self and to Vera in the process.

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