The training at Cloughton Wyke Hydro is more severe than Prudence is prepared for, involving as it does strict discipline, tight rubber uniforms and an education in the application of bizarre and exotic treatments. Ruthless and beautiful, Hera leads the Black Garter with a merciless hand. Her elite group of prefects secretly patrols the Kilgrimol Finishing School for Young Ladies. They help her to administer cruel and degrading punishments whenever Hera deems it necessary. New recruits are subjected to humiliating initiations, but the treasured prize of acceptance makes it a sacrifice worth enduring. These are just three of the stories featured in the fifth volume of the very best of erotic writing from Nexus. Also included are stand-alone stories from Penny Birch, Aishling Morgan, Maria del Rey and Jennifer Jane Pope.

Here are the best short stories and novel extracts from the 2015 Pikihuia Awards for Maori writers as judged by Witi Ihimaera, Sir Wira Gardiner and Poia Rewi. The book contains the stories from the finalists for Best Short Story written in English, Best Short Story written in Maori and Best Novel Extract.