What makes a demon? From possessions to bargains to filling in for Death, these short stories urge you to consider life outside of our own perspectives. The tales within this volume explore humanity through a demonic lens, in all its messy, tempestuous glory. Ranging from the most noble acts down to the most selfish motivations, these stories are ultimately about messy lives doing the best they can with what they have at their disposal.

J. Pagaduan (he/they) is a Filipino-American writer who weaves dreams and nightmares into stories. His influences range from Edgar Allen Poe to Junji Ito, and his works range in scope from series that span decades to flash fiction that somehow feels just as robust, to the occasional poem or essay. When not writing, he can be found cooking, knitting, caring for his little one, and doing his part to make the world a better place than he found it.