Close-up of a person's face with wet hair and intense eyes, holding a finger to their cheek, revealing a small face on their skin. Text at the top reads 'STRANGE LOVE' in red and white letters, with 'C.L. MERKLINGER' and 'A HORROR SHORT STORY' at the bottom.
Close-up of a person's face with wet hair and intense eyes, holding a finger to their cheek, revealing a small face on their skin. Text at the top reads 'STRANGE LOVE' in red and white letters, with 'C.L. MERKLINGER' and 'A HORROR SHORT STORY' at the bottom.

Strange Love came to fruition from participation in a Gross Out competition at a Book Con I was part of. This story was my first attempt at extreme horror. I hope you enjoy and don’t end up like Silas!

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