Alraune in the Arbors: a Monstergirl Short Story

This is a low-stakes, high-heat monster girl short story set in a cozy academia setting.Sebastian Darlocke is technically Lead Outdoor Gardener at the magical Arran Adrastos Academy, but that doesn’t mean he’s yet impressed his boss. Vanya is stubborn, focused, and determined to run Sebastian ragged with chores. She is also a rare Everbloom Alraune, on the verge of experiencing her first “bloom,” and despite her attempts to maintain a cold demeanor, things are heating up in the greenhouse. Between tumbles onto soft moss, tangles in grasping vines, and more sap than you can shake a stick at, Sebastian is the only one who can keep Vanya truly connected to her roots.