Absolutely chilling and beautifully written. The pacing is masterful—starts with quiet unease, then spirals into full-blown dread without ever breaking its dreamlike tone. The line “There are no animals here—not even dead ones” hit like a punch. The concept of home ownership, bureaucracy, and community as parasitic systems is terrifying and timely. This could be a Netflix series—or a cult classic novella in the making. Please tell me there’s more.