Stolen Words

It's rare that I read a short story and feel a deep need to study it intently. Ecdysis by Jess Koch is one of those stories. I love everything about this horror story. I love the pacing, the creeping dread, and the dawning realization that happens in this one. And the language, too. Delicious. In case you're wondering where I lurk these days, it's mostly on BlueSky . A lot of authors hang out…