The Sugar-Coated Rot

Molly Tate is drowning in grief. When a mysterious presence begins leaving her gifts—nested boxes, cryptic notes, and sticky, half-eaten candies—she feels seen for the first time in months. But this sweet comfort comes at a terrible price. Her home is transforming into a saccharine prison, and her silent companion's affection is becoming something possessive, hungry, and monstrous. As the world outside fades away, Molly must confront the horrifying truth: some things are worse than being alone.