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this is kinda hard to get through ngl 😭 I’m trying to power through tho

The siren song of a modern girl band and its violent effects.

A misleadingly titled story as the main character grows increasingly feral after divorce splits her family in half.

Jenny creates a new man out of parts after her ex leaves her for a younger woman.

This story about an epidemic where people can’t sleep anymore is definitely the most unique story I’ve come across in as long as I can remember.

Opening the collection with a body horror story that’s unique because of the utter lack of psychological drama behind the person telling the story.

I might have to take a break from short story collections, at least those with horror themes. The books and authors are starting to blend together 😅

I am trying audiobooks for the first time and I fucking hate it but I'm pushing through!!!!

Mantis - 4⭐
The Great Awake - 2⭐
The Collectibles - 4⭐

3. The collectibles

This reminded me a bit of Out There and Bunny which I really enjoyed.. I really like a bit of surrealist body horror but featuring a few divas who are also invested in their graduate studies

4. Formerly feral

Pleasantly surprised that this avoided direct family conflict tropes and that the freaky sisters were a team