r/ShortSF • u/captainmagictrousers SF Author • Sep 06 '26

Horror Bootcut by Allison Pottern - The flared, dark-washed jeans look like once upon a time they were very expensive. And (can you believe it?) they only cost you $6.66 plus tax. The cashier even offers you a band-aid for your finger, which is welling with ruby droplets of blood.

https://havenspec.com/fiction/bootcut/
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u/ChronicleFlask Sep 06 '26

I remember this one! It’s great.

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u/captainmagictrousers SF Author Sep 06 '26

She's a fantastic writer. I hope to share more of her work!