A struggling horror novelist receives a cursed antique desk that feeds on his desperation, unleashing ancient evil and body horror.
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A struggling horror novelist receives a cursed antique desk that feeds on his desperation, unleashing ancient evil and body horror.
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He is also the author of the story ... in numerous magazines and anthologies, including Black Static, Best Horror of the Year, Nightmare Magazine, Interzone, and Southwest Review....
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Sexual assault featured; little consensual romantic or sexual content
Violence & gore
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Graphic body horror, gore, gruesome deaths, and squirm-inducing violence
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity and cursing throughout
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources
Magic & witchcraft
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Supernatural power via cursed object; not a fantasy magic system
Occult / demonology
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Cursed desk channels ancient evil; Faustian bargain central to plot
Political content
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Brief nods to censorship and creative-industry pressures
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicide content present among major story triggers
Abuse & suffering
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On-page domestic violence; intense sexual assault scene
Other
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