Meticulously researched and shockingly intimate, “Flesh of My Flesh” is one of the most terrifying horror stories we have ever read. Not only because of the story’s subject – which we hesitate to mention here – but also because of the way it is written – the calmness, the elaborated procedure, the overwhelming yet unforgettable details, the chilling ending. Most importantly, it is the intense, unshakeable feeling of dread throughout the writing.
Due to its abundant use of medical terminology, it will be difficult to translate this winner of the 2024 Aurealis Award for the Best Horror Short Story. The play of language is also a formidable challenge, not to mention the vivid, haunting imagery… A very unique story of body horror. Truly nightmarish material.
By including this story in our anthology, are we trying to swallow more than we can chew? Oops, pardon the pun… Please visit our official fundraising page via the Australian Cultural Fund, or our website for details of the “Best Australian Speculative Fiction: Short Stories 2026” anthology Chinese edition publishing fundraiser: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese.
Voices under the Sun 陽光下的聲音 