I found this story darkly compelling—an unsettling descent into obsession told with sharp, deliberate prose that’s vivid and layered, with a biting undercurrent of humor that makes Sally’s unraveling feel both believable and deeply disturbing.
A gripping, psychologically sharp tale of betrayal, delusion, and the horror of routine.
Thank you, Chip. I don't think that any of you excellent people realise how much you inspire me. I've grown so much as a writer from reading your stuff and letting it influence me. Thank you!
The whole thing is brilliant but I just love this section...She had never smoked or taken drugs. The idea was alien. But, in the same way that a stubborn parasite burrows under the skin and stays, however much the host scratches, it remained. It grew. It mated with the possibility of being. It spawned desire, which began a relationship with speculation. A range of scenarios paraded through her mind. A brief search through the Internet produced some opportunities...
Soo good, the description is phenomenal. And the ending was great,
It gave me that horrible feeling of standing by watching someone who want to root for making bad choices.
I found this story darkly compelling—an unsettling descent into obsession told with sharp, deliberate prose that’s vivid and layered, with a biting undercurrent of humor that makes Sally’s unraveling feel both believable and deeply disturbing.
A gripping, psychologically sharp tale of betrayal, delusion, and the horror of routine.
Thank you, Chip. I don't think that any of you excellent people realise how much you inspire me. I've grown so much as a writer from reading your stuff and letting it influence me. Thank you!
The whole thing is brilliant but I just love this section...She had never smoked or taken drugs. The idea was alien. But, in the same way that a stubborn parasite burrows under the skin and stays, however much the host scratches, it remained. It grew. It mated with the possibility of being. It spawned desire, which began a relationship with speculation. A range of scenarios paraded through her mind. A brief search through the Internet produced some opportunities...
Soo good, the description is phenomenal. And the ending was great,
Thank you!