Bumblebee: And Other Stories

Brief moments resolve into the love lives of a couple in “Tick Tock,” while a trip down memory lane could spell disaster for a couple in “The Bells of Spring.” In “Playing to Live,” a woman barred from her passion searches for a way to reclaim it. An author struggles to separate himself from his character in “Metamary.” “Striking the Set” follows a dutiful but largely ignored son as he arranges a final meeting for his dying father with his much favored brother. And in the signature story, “Bumblebee,” a young girl gains control over time and destiny in a way that draws the attention of ancient and powerful beings. These stories and others await when you explore the sharply realized, melancholy-tinged worlds of Zach Elliott.