I should start by confirming if they're aware of Estep's actual works and whether "Only Hard Problems" is a real title or a mix-up. But since they asked for a story regardless, I'll proceed assuming it's a request for a new story inspired by Estep's style. Estep's works often involve young adult protagonists, dark fantasy elements, action, and sometimes a satirical twist or a modern setting.

The client was older, with silver hair and a voice like gravel. “They call me Mama Sorel. I need you to find my son. He vanished two weeks ago. The police think he ran off, but his shadow didn’t move with him.” She gestured to the shape pooling at her feet. “This one’s been hunting him. I think it wants to kill me next.”

Felix lit a stogie. “Your curse was forged by the Hollow Ones. They feed on struggle. Maybe your limitation is their anchor. You’re the last one who can see the line between real and fake.”

The entity slithered forward, voice hissing like steam from a kettle. “We eat those who resist us. You, little problem-solver, are the only one strong enough to defy us. But defying isn’t helping, is it?”

The easy problems—the small, quiet ones—had been there all along. They just needed someone crazy enough to solve them.

“Boring,” she said, tossing a lighter at it.

The user might be looking for a parody, a short story inspired by her style, or perhaps they heard about a book with a similar title. Alternatively, they could be seeking a fan-fiction or a related story set in her universe. Since the title mentions "ePub," they might want it formatted as an eBook.

The shadow roared. Lila grinned. “What, no epic monologue?” She yanked the lighter back and struck it, the flame blue—straight from her power. The shadow recoiled.