An Affinity for Formaldehyde

by Chloe Spencer

Lou, a queer woman, returns to her hometown to stop her grandmother from
marrying Lou’s childhood best friend. She hasn’t visited in several years, and she and her
best friend have yet to make peace with the death of his sister. When Lou discovers her
grandmother’s obsession with taxidermy, she attempts to leave, but her grandmother has a
sinister plan in store for Lou. She won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

Published: January 19, 2024

About the Author

Chloe Spencer is a journalist, award winning indie dev, and author. She is also the creator of five different webcomics, all underneath the Cross X Comix collective on Tapas. When not writing, you can probably find her playing indie games on her YouTube channel. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Film and Television at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In her spare time she enjoys playing video games, hiking, and coming up with nicknames for her cat.

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