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The Threads That Weave

A Comedic Dark Fantasy

by Sienna Eggler

Tormented by memories of past lives and a general distaste for structure, Sloane dropped out of a prestigious magic college to find themself. During their travels, they came across a curious little creature: a chatty spider that fit snugly in their hands. Unbeknownst to Sloane, this wasn’t a harmless garden or cellar spider.

The spider had a thirst that mere flies couldn’t quench. It demanded blood and flesh, and when mice failed to suffice, moved on to bigger and dangerous prey.

Sloane appeased it as best they could, but as the spider rapidly shot up in size, turned their focus from butcher shops to farms. Together, they concocted a plan to “solve” a manifested loss of cattle. The spider got a steady supply of food, and Sloane got street cred as a “monster slayer”.

“What could possibly go wrong?” – Famous last words of any irresponsible pet owner.

So now Sloane has a very real infestation to contend with, along with suspicious rangers and wannabe hunters edging in on their turf.

“…I’m gonna need a bigger boot.”

About the Author

Sienna Eggler is a queer and autistic author with a love for campy body horror, black comedy, and supernatural creatures such as shifters and vampires. Their books range from sapphic paranormal romance to science fiction, with bits of horror sprinkled throughout.

They live with their partner and cats in northeast Ohio, where the weather is often cloudy and gloomy. When not writing, they like to listen to audio dramas, game, and explore nature trails.