Rot

Who are you, at your core? And how much of that self is concrete? 

Rot follows two strangers, Wilk and Moro, who become fast friends as they flee a horrific ship driven by a Captain sick with a strange illness. When Wilk is infected in the escape, the only hope for a cure comes from a prophetic dream. Thus begins a long journey of two people choosing kindness every chance they get in a world that would have them Rot from the inside out. 

119 Pages, Roughly 38,000 words, 11 Chapters

Content Warning: 

Contains themes of: de-humanization, depression, body horror, psychological violence, self-preservation, disability and loss of self. (and more)

 Contains imagery of: mass suicides, debilitating illness, self harm, cannibalism, and mass murder. (and more)

Invokes emotional mirrors to (and may therefore be upsetting to those experiencing): depression, anxiety, long term illness, Alzheimer's, and DID (and more).

This is a hopeful story. It comes from a place of love; while I believe it will speak to those with the above experiences, I do recognize they could be upsetting to the unaware or vulnerable. If you can endure the ride, I think (and hope) it will leave you feeling seen.