Rose Leighton

Mark wants to please his girlfriend. He finds an odd turtle at a craft fair that he intends to give to her. But things aren't always as they seem.

Horace loves the finer things: espresso ristretto, good chocolate, expensive wine. But Horace lives also alone. When Horace's brother arranges a "date" for Horace's birthday, Horace has to decide if he's going to take this one perfect shot at companionship or not.

I never thought High Priestess Udyati would chose me to be her stand in for the Festival of Sands. But I could never be as motionless as she desired. What further training, punishment and rewards, could she give me to inspire my complete obedience?