When a Flower Becomes a Predator

A quiet orchid collector buys a strange, unidentified plant that begins to grow unusual root-like tendrils. When it finally blooms, its intoxicating scent lures him close—only for the plant to attack and drain his blood. He is narrowly saved, and the orchid dies soon after. The story explores the dark side of nature, blending beauty, obsession, and hidden danger.