A group of high school students in white uniforms with red emblems lounge on a sunlit grassy field, surrounded by books, a thermos, and a picnic basket. Some students are sitting, while others are reclining, engaged in casual conversation. The top half of the image is engulfed in deep blackness, with a partially obscured figure standing at the edge, their legs and hand visible, seemingly reaching out. The title Siang by Budkalon is displayed in bold white letters, contrasting against the warm tones of the grass. The image has a textured, screen-printed effect; art by Budkalon

Siang

by Budkalōn
on Dec 20, 2021

Part of "Siang"

Humanity's fear of the dark night is fair,
but what if that's just a distraction from the horror of the bright noon, when the brightness peaks while the sun stares?

This is the cover of one of my short stories from the Delicaton Short Story Project—an anthology featuring a mix of horror, comedy, adventure, and more.

This one is a favorite of mine, and it was also my first ever cosmic horror story.

Character: Dani