B. is a young, queer woman struggling with depression and heartache. During an introductory session with her therapist, B. delves into an desert oasis deep inside her mind, exploring themes of identity, gender and loneliness through a series of surreal, dreamlike vignettes.
Reyn Doi
petit frère
Becca Park
main character
Hannah Shantz
the woman
B. is a young, queer woman struggling with depression and heartache. During an introductory session with her therapist, B. delves into an desert oasis deep inside her mind, exploring themes of identity, gender and loneliness through a series of surreal, dreamlike vignettes.
The summer before college, Auden meets the mysterious Eli, a fellow insomniac. While the seaside town of Colby sleeps, the two embark on nightly quests to help Auden experience the fun, carefree teen life she never knew she wanted.
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Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
Aza confronts her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts.
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A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.