The Starving Bride

Set in near-future England, "The Starving Bride" follows Hazel Whitlock as she joins a Blackpool side.show act, enduring public scrutiny in a glass casket alongside a lion, amidst a society grappling with food shortages, climate change, and societal pressures. As her time in the act progresses, Hazel confronts her past and the unsettling realities of her situation, while concerns from friends and officials highlight the story's underlying themes. This tale explores themes of obsession, sacrifice, and the impact of societal and environmental crises through a haunting, thought-provoking lens.