its considered a proto-feminist short story... written in the mid/late 1800s i think? it's pretty unnerving. i love stories that never let you escape the inside of the narrator's head and this is one of them
Sep 29, 2024
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One of my favorite short-stories.
Sep 25, 2024
I had the idea to do a little micro book club with my friends where we read short stories and this was our first selection; one of us hadnāt yet had the privilege of reading it and for the rest of us (including myself) it had been a while. Iconic piece of feminist literature and domestic psychological horror that had me really reminiscing on my descent into madness living in a beige luxury apartment. Click through to the link if you want to check it out and youāre not familiar but itās more than worth a reread!
Jan 28, 2025
My favourite short stories tend to be creepy or magical. I think due to the necessary open-endedness of short stories, it lends itself most to mystery and magic.
Angela Carterās Bloody Chamber is a great classic creepy feminist story to start with.
Carmen Maria Machadoās The Husband Stitch continued Carterās legacy
Iām a HUGE Kelly Link fan, but her stuff is very strange so might not be for everyone, but my favourite of hers is probably The Specialistās hat or Skinderās Veil
Shirley Jacksonās The Lottery is also a classic, and if you like creepy stories and want a good overview of writers in that genre, I recommend the collection āWhen Things Get Darkā, a collection inspired by the tone of Jacksonās work; it features Kelly link, Carmen Maria Machado, Joyce Carol Oates, and loads of contemporary short story writers. I discovered the story Tiptoe by Laird Barron through this and its possibly my favourite creepy short story, it sent full shivers down my spine in a way no other story had.
May 22, 2024
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what it says on the tin. U must. especially if it is by a white woman with pictures of her kids on the recipe website
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very strong aesthetic choices! and they're not afraid to make it look a bit ugly which is always refreshing tbhhh
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