Hard as Wood: A Puppet Love Story

Clara has always had a soft spot for her puppets, especially Pineo, the charming wooden man her father carved when she was just a girl. But when a wish on a star brings Pineo to life—as a full-grown man—Clara’s world turns upside down. Now, navigating his new human desires, he’s determined to win Clara’s heart, but the world throws obstacles in their way, making them wonder if they’ll be enough for each other. Clara and Pineo must saw through their fears to accept the true love granted by the stars.

 Content Considerations: This short story contains mature themes, including voyeurism, oral sex, and unprotected sex with an impossibly long wooden penis.