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The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
4.0
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

"guys idk if you know this but, like... Kids are evil." - Gillian Flynn, probably 

I can't say too much about this short story (novella) without giving it all away. Let me give you some details out of context: a cat without a tail. A house with blood dripping down the wall. A sex worker turned fortune teller. A really, really creepy kid. 

Recommended if you like your narrators unreliable, your characters morally ambiguous, and your hauntings reminiscent of Hill House and the Turn of the Screw. This quick and enjoyable read gets 4 stars on both SG and GR.