31/10/2023
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Simmonds, Receive Friends, Friday Evening, October 6th, At 12 o’clock. When great dogs fight, the sky bellows. A royal invitation. Charming smile, glittering crown, lupine eyes, effulgent creature. Glint of teeth in the limelight. The moon looked larger when he was gone. Dragging heels, slumped shoulders. One of the best. Heart full of bright hopes. Dry blood under his fingernails. Snapped twigs, a stray claw. Dirt on the bearskin rug. A loving heart. The most noble. That was my boy.
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"That Was My Boy" is a seven-episode fiction piece by writer Phoebe Nerem () written just in time for Halloween. The story follows Dominic Goldberg, a man in his early twenties and heir to Goldberg & Silverman Financial Services. As he navigates the pressures from his wealthy parents and the unsettling atmosphere surrounding the Silvermans, Dominic discovers that there are more monsters lurking around him than he had expected.
All seven episodes are out on Humankind Zine — link in bio 🐺🌙
Illustration by Phoebe Nerem ()
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Quick update on Issue Five for Contributors: An email will be sent at the end of this week to let everyone know where we’re at with the issue! Thank you for your patience 🤍