When I first finished reading this, I was confused and left wanting. I gave the book 3 stars and forgot about it.

However, in the weeks that have followed, it has snuck up on me. I find myself thinking of it and running through the details often. I came back and changed my rating to 5 stars.

This story is haunting, beautifully written, and ground-breaking for a horror novella. There are few stories I've read that stay with me, long after I've finished reading. I find myself wanting to read it again and again, just to absorb the mastery.