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The Silence of the Wilting Skin

2020Pink Narcissus Press

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In a futuristic Botswana where bodies are meticulously controlled and altered, a woman's skin begins to wilt and peel. She must confront the terrifying reality of her society's expectations and fight for her own bodily autonomy. This unsettling novella explores themes of identity, control, and the horror of losing oneself.

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About the author

Tlotlo Tsamaase is a writer whose speculative fiction has appeared in "The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction" (2021, 2022) and "The Year’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2021 Edition." Look for their stories in Apex Magazine and other collections if you enjoy sci-fi and fantasy.

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Book cover of The Silence of the Wilting Skin