Thanks to Aaron for being such a champion of other people's writing! And for some keen insights on the draft of this story.
Russell Brakefield
He’s a bestie, so I’m biased, but I think @russellbrakefield.bsky.social is writing some of the best stories out there rn, and this one might be my new fave.
“We had nearly made it back to camp when the beast came upon us. This is how I think of it now, and how I tell the story at parties…”
Julian had a way of falling into shadow even in the dark. As the fire kindled, he shifted in his camp chair, avoiding the flame’s oblong spotlights. “Are you cold?” I zipped my own coat higher and …