Not a fanit kind of sounds like Eat the Ones You Love that I didn't end up liking.
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Eat the Ones You Love (2024)
Others: Negative A tangled, twisted tale of workplace romance and carnivorous plants, penned by the author of 'Spare and Found Parts' and 'Other Words for Smoke'. Shell Pine, after a rough patch, spots a 'HELP WANTED' sign in a mall flower shop. She finds solace in the flowers and the enchanting florist, Neve. However, Neve's predicament is far graver than Shell could fathom. A mall-grown orchid is obsessed with Neve, consuming all in its path to satisfy its insatiable hunger. This story weaves together themes of possession, monstrosity, and retail work, exploring the dark side of desire and growth.
- ISBN:
- 9781250910691
- Length:
- 288 pages
Genres: horror
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