Whoa…. gnarly, gorgeous opener. That first line caught me off guard!!! The voice feels intimate and wounded - the narrator’s “defects” make the exile stakes feel real… and the ritual-to-memory structure builds a coherent, unsettling mythology without losing momentum. The body-horror imagery is tactile but readable, and the final beat - silently tailing Mother into the forest - works as a soft, eerie cliffhanger. Vivid, weird, and gripping. Give me chapter 2 right now!!!
Hi Quinny, your story is bizarre, beautiful and scary all at the same time. I am so happy you said yes to join Suspense Club as more people need to discover your unique world building. I cant wait to see how far you will take this story.
Such an incredible introduction to your world. Everything was described with vivid details which really helped to bring me into the story.
Can’t wait to read on!