Cover art digitally drawn by Tavo Santiago.

#116 – Cindy Is Plastic by Tayla Harkness

Publication September 26, 2026!

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Lola is young and living on a houseboat with her boyfriend, Mack, and their honorary roommate, Cindy.  Lola despises Cindy and wants Mack to get rid of her. It’s uncomfortable to be constantly watched. Cindy is always creeping on them from the closet, joining them for dinner, and even joining them in bed.

For being so full of air, it’s beginning to feel like Cindy is suffocating the couple. Mack doesn’t understand how overbearing Cindy has become, considering she’s only a blow-up doll. When Lola and Mack’s relationship reaches an ultimatum, and Mack’s obsession mounts, Lola leaves the houseboat with the help of a friend.

But Lola can’t move on when questions still linger. Questions that threaten to destroy her and may have killed others. What happened to Mack’s ex? What else has Mack lied about? And why is Lola so afraid of a blow-up doll? After all, Cindy is plastic.