By Kate Prior | The Orc From The Office
The story follows , a human HR professional at "Evil Corp," and Khent , a "ten-foot-tall" orc from the IT department.
Kate Prior's The Orc from the Office is a viral monster romance novella that blends corporate satire with fantasy tropes. The story is the second installment in the series, set in a "corporate America" ruled by a Dark Lord where humans and monsters work side-by-side. Core Concept & Plot The Orc from the Office by Kate Prior
: Workplace relationships are strictly against company policy. Janice and Khent must navigate "Monster Resources" (the supernatural equivalent of HR) while trying to resist the physical pull of the bond until it can dissipate. Key Themes & Character Dynamics The story follows , a human HR professional
: While Janice is struggling with a stuck filing cabinet drawer, she accidentally elbows Khent in the face. In Prior's lore, drawing "first blood" triggers an accidental mating bond known as "Blood Fever". Core Concept & Plot : Workplace relationships are
Reviewers and blog posts often highlight the "reverse" of typical fantasy archetypes used in the book: The Orc from the Office (Claws & Cubicles, #2) - Goodreads