Short Story An Affliction by Lottie Mills
May 21, 2024
Delve into a fantastical realm where a mysterious illness transforms the residents of an invalid colony. Katie Craven's unsettling change intrigues caregivers and reveals her deeper insights. The chilling atmosphere juxtaposes beauty with grotesque realities, featuring characters like Alice who challenge the norms. Tension builds as a doctor faces moral dilemmas amidst this eerie backdrop, exploring themes of defiance and the uncanny. Engaging storytelling invites listeners to ponder the nature of affliction and understanding.
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Katie's Awareness
- Katie Craven, initially perceived as unaware of her transformation, observes her reflection with her altered eyes.
- This reveals her surprise at the changes, contradicting the nurses' assumptions.
Alice's Disruption
- Alice Willoughby interrupts the doctor's examination, describing Katie's eyes as 'fox eyes'.
- Her defiance and sharp teeth create an unsettling atmosphere.
Sophie's Gills
- Alice returns with Sophie, a girl with webbed fingers, white hair, and sightless eyes, who reveals gills on her neck.
- The doctor realizes the affliction is spreading, resembling a contagion.