Heart of an Orc (Monster Hearts)

Fresh out of college, with a degree in Biochemistry and wild dreams for the future, I can’t believe my luck when I get a job as a lab assistant with the mysterious organization IMRA. But then I find out IMRA stands for… umm… International Monster Research Association, and that… umm… alien monsters exist, and now I’m not even allowed to talk about my job at home!

Deep breath. I can handle this. I’m a professional, and this is a great opportunity.

Oh, what’s the job description? So glad you asked! It’s… let me check. Ah, right! Collecting test samples from a recently captured green-skinned beast that’s as tall as a mountain, a bit too growly for my taste, and could certainly break out of his cage if he wanted to.

An orc. I’m to collect various bodily fluids from an alien orc.

Deep breath. Don’t panic, Lou. Come on! You’re a professional. *sweat drop*