Shadow's Song, by Stormgail (poem, 2022)

[lb_lee]

"What she is not or cannot embrace, I shall be."

Blurb: A short poem about the sacredness of the shadow self.

Why is it worth your time?: It's short, free, and nice.

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned,

Content Warnings: None.

Access Notes: screenreadable, free to read online. Read it here! (EDIT: Cohost is going down. Here is a back-up link.)

Synchronicity, by Arsenal System (horror prose, 2022)

[lb_lee]

"If you or your doll partner begin to experience identity blending, shared dreams or hallucinations, or other such synchronicity events, immediate self-termination is advised. Failure to do so may lead to ego death, erroneous visions, delusion, reality corruption, and ultimately complete derealization and integration into the human subconscious."

Blurb: A doll and its beloved owner watch reality unravel together.

Why is it worth your time?: It's short, spooky, sad, and good, embracing ambiguity, the grotesque, and queer love at the end of the world.

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, nonhumans [doll/robot, witch], setting-specific, realitymashing, visions, romantic relationships

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: Screenreadable, free to read online. Read it here! (EDITOR'S NOTE 2023/11/28: deleted? Back up link here.)