Bad Thoughts plunges you into the raw, wild, and haunting minds of women navigating the messy, often surreal realities of modern life in Los Angeles. From rebellious party girls and desperate reality TV hopefuls to estranged daughters and restless spirits, these unforgettable characters live out their darkest, most vivid fantasiesthe tangled, sharp-edged dreams and nightmares that shape who they are.

In stories that range from a support group seeking pleasure beyond enlightenment to a ghostly unborn child trapped in longing, Alic explores the fierce complexity of love, power, loneliness, and desire with brutal honesty and wicked humor. Each tale is a striking journey into the intimate battles we fight inside ourselvesthe battles between hope and pain, control and chaos. Thisis a fierce, unforgettable collection that captures the fierce, fractured heartbeat of contemporary womanhoodmessy, magnetic, and utterly alive.