Lin Jhih-peng

Based on the speculative short stories of MirrorFiction, this sci-fi thriller anthology plunges headlong into our deepest desires -- and darkest fears.

When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.

A zombie fearing his gradual decay immerses himself daily in formaldehyde. He relies on reading and painting to maintain a sense of freshness in body, mind, and spirit. Initially hoping to survive in society through his artistic talents, he never encounters any opportunities until one day, he secures a job at a flower shop.

A young boy and his mother wandered through hostess teahouses and motels late at night in quest of the boy's absent father. This voyage resulted in a fascinating nighttime experience, while the boy was forced to mature prematurely and deal with complicated family issues.

Jacky, a wisecracking 10-year-old boy, is upset when his best friend, Uncle Rolay, decides to pack his bags for China to make his fortune. Set in Taiwan in the 1990s, when the country was filled with foreign businessmen, Jacky has to summon all his strength to say goodbye to the one man he saw as his father.

On Christmas Eve, Miss C’s life falls into chaos—tangled Christmas lights in her Pilates studio, a sudden lack of enthusiasm from her dating app matches, and even a rude old man insisting on joining her class. Overwhelmed by these frustrations, she struggles under the pressure. But as she navigates these unexpected challenges, she gradually regains her rhythm and comes to understand the true meaning of waiting and choice.