Ben Brown wants to get rid of the hedges at his new house. A woman is taught to play pretend when she's in distress. And a young boy can't get closure after the death of his father. What do these people have in common? They need help. Fresh Nutrients (and other stories) is a collection of summertime short stories that terrifies while it teaches. Ben battles demonic roots, the woman cries for CUPCAKES, and a rough-edged sand dollar tells the...