2.1 Matchmaker, Matchmaker by Evalyn Broderick
Esther and Chaviva are best friends who never expected to be each other's direct competition for an arranged match with an off-world boy whose family will pick the victor based on her baking skills. No matter which of them wins, the other will lose: can they find their way to a happily ever after? Copyright khōréō magazine 2022. Story by Evalyn Broderick, edited by Rowan Morrison. Audio edition read by Danielle Bryn, edited by Lian Xia Rose, with casting by Loni Kim and production assistance…
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