🕷️Spider Lobotomy Novella📖
"Of course you know of the relationship between the moon and madness.”
Veronica Brinkley is going to get better. She will rid of this melancholy and become the wife she is destined to be. Her husband knows of a place on the moon, The Barrowfield Home for Treatment of the Melancholy. He will escort her there, pay for her treatment, then return for her when she is all better. But by Veronica’s first doctor’s appointment, she realizes her husband will never return. He’s left her here on this strange planet, an experiment for the mad doctor’s whims, a brain to dissect with intricate spiderwebs. 🕷️
This book is WEIRD and manages to cram all that weirdness in 85 pages. I’m not entirely sure what exactly is going on but for the anatomical, creepy crawly vibes, this hit the mark. 🕸️
Imagine getting a lobotomy in the 1920s. But you’re on the moon. And the lobotomy is done with spider silk… And there are weird spider worshippers who watch over the treatment facility… 🧠
If you’re looking for the instant gratification of ripping through a story along with arachnophobia, 1920s women’s health horror, and space creatures, good news is this novella is the first of a trilogy! Check this book out and expect more to come! 🌖
Thank you Tor Nightfire for gifting me a copy for review! 🔥🖤 I’m a forever stan.
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With elements of sci-fi and medical horror, this novella brings a unique blend of terror and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of the moon, explore how Veronica’s experience reflects the historical fears surrounding women's health treatments of the early 20th century. The book artfully intertwines psychological themes with the bizarre notion of using spider silk in lobotomy procedures, attracting fans of weird fiction and horror alike. Additionally, it tackles the societal issues faced by women during the 1920s, making it not only a tale of horror but also a reflective commentary on history. For those interested in expanding upon the themes of this novella, similar works that explore medical horror and the psychological strain of treatments earlier in history can be insightful, offering richer context to Veronica's journey. Embrace the weirdness and anticipate the continuation of this trilogy that promises more surreal experiences and thrilling plots in its subsequent installments.
This sounds amazing! Also I had no idea you were on here!!!! 🥰🥰🥰