Real-life tensions of the Ragtag party and their associates color the fantasy setting of fest. Taylor must navigate her feelings through two worlds in parallel as fest reaches its climax.

Kayla and S.T. barge unsuccessfully through several Shabbos parties in search of booze and a boy, finally resigning and turning in, happy to have each other.

When a mysterious new member joins a group of struggling authors, the friends discover that they may have a supernatural creature in their midst, who can grant a single author success above all the others—but at a cost.

A brief but ill-fated spark flares between an earth-roaming Spacer and a local frelk.

A group of working class people run a dangerous path toward a promised Elysium, and those who survive are rewarded with nothing they can appreciate or comprehend.

A boy feels isolated from his group of friends and targets his rage towards the most popular of them all. When he realizes the extent of the influence this enemy wields, he is forced to come to terms with the hopelessness of his situation.

Brought together by strange Kool-Aid, a bunch of kids reflect on their respective griefs.

The Runner's Ball is an annual event in which the Runners of the city would attend in peace. No weapons of any kind are allowed to ensure peace. However, Erin's past comes with a vengeance when her friend-turned-enemy comes to the ball ready for her blood.

A man is forced to witness the brutality of nature during a trip to Africa to film content for a documentary. When his coworkers begin treating the only woman on their team like prey, he must grapple with his own understanding of animal vs. human nature.

A lonely young drummer with a talent for old fashioned jazz music joins a band of elderly men and ends up having a surprisingly good time with them.