Wild Spaces

In this southern gothic horror debut, a young boy’s peaceful life in South Carolina is disrupted by the arrival of his mysterious and estranged grandfather, revealing hidden secrets and unsettling changes. As familial tensions rise and the grandfather's presence lingers, the boy begins to experience a terrifying transformation that hints at something eldritch and monstrous. Nominated for the 2024 Philip K. Dick Award and recognized as an Esquire Best of Horror 2023, this story explores the dark depths of family secrets and their disturbing consequences.