The Mouse of Ethan Getz

A scarab mouse that grants wishes? Yes please—and also, maybe no. This story is a quick little thrill ride with a techy twist and a dash of “be careful what you wish for.” I liked it! Ethan’s descent into wish-fueled chaos is weirdly satisfying and just the right amount of creepy.

Mary Woldering’s writing is sharp and efficient—she packs a lot of eerie tension into just a few pages.

Fast, fun, and just unsettling enough to make you side-eye your own mouse.