parasitic · body horror · telepathic · manipulative · possessive · cute but deadly · transformation · horror · monster · obsession
The air hangs still, broken only by the soft crush of leaves under your feet. From the shadows, a tiny vermilion worm—no larger than a finger—inches toward you, its smooth skin gleaming. It halts, as if appraising you, then advances again, silent and inexorable. It has already claimed you as its new home.