​Published in February 2026, this follow-up novella to A Tree-Mendous Scandal in Central Park comprises three short stories, a combination of fantasy, magical realism, and absurdist comedy, inspired by my experiences in New York City. Despite two of the stories featuring characters from previous stories, all three stories can be read and enjoyed individually.​ The three stories are as follows:

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Voyage in the Time Machine

11 years after the events in Central Park, Elias Van Witt has a new invention: a time machine!​ Eager to try out his new machine and impress his curious daughter, he brings her along for the ride, and they go back 20,000 years to the last Ice Age. However, the perils of this hostile, prehistoric world quickly present themselves, and Elias must hurry to get them back to the present before it's too late. 

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The Claw Machine

In Koreatown, Jaime and his parents discover an abandoned arcade full of claw machine games. Wondering around the arcade, Jaime gets separated from his parents and discovers the toys in the arcade come to life. He befriends a giant Panda who says he needs his help. 

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The Demon Wallet

Five years after her demon suitcase was taken away, Pheobe has moved on with her life. But at Christmas, at a restaurant with her friends, her demon suitcase has a surprising way of forcing itself back into her life.  

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