Summary

In “Story," a woman recounts a turbulent evening waiting for her lover who cancels plans and avoids her calls. She visits his home twice, leaves notes, and finally confronts him. His vague explanations about his ex-girlfriend’s presence in his home leave her questioning his honesty and her own judgment.

In “The Fears of Mrs. Orlando," a woman catalogs dangers inside and outside her home. Despite her precautions, she becomes consumed by paranoia, recounting possible attacks and real encounters with violence. Her daughters dismiss her stories, deepening her isolation and obsessive surveillance of her surroundings.

In “Liminal: The Little Man," a sick, bedridden woman struggles to sleep, her thoughts drifting through memories, sensations, and dreams. She seeks solace in memories of her son as a child. Overcome by guilt for how she lived her life and wronged her loved ones, she feels...