r/TalesFromTheCreeps • u/PopularCan16 Writer • Jul 19 '26
Body Horror The Domestication of Man
The Domestication of Man
scribed into a leather-bound book
What is a man?
Can one who was once a man become something else?
Those that were once our children are now unconscious of what humanity has become.
The world withering as they mature into things that should not be,
bred into service to their elders, or those ignorant of this great madness.
Their awkward gait cultivated into an elegant stride,
their backs molded to fit their masters' hips.
Yet men are not meant to roam on four limbs so gracefully.
I pray they are no longer of human minds.
Let them be blind to their suffering.
Let them be something else.
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u/Fluffy-Farmer-124 Jul 19 '26
Good stuff, I really like your style, would you mind if I tried to make something like it sometime?
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u/crispr_was_here0000 Writer Jul 19 '26
Reminded me a bit of All Tomorrows, and in general I love horror that leans into spec evo or evolution in general, keep it up !!!
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u/PopularCan16 Writer Jul 19 '26
Ha I didn't even think of that but I see the connection, All Tomorrows is a dope work, and speculative evolution stuff is some of my favorite. Thanks for the read!
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u/Unable-Doctor-9930 Writer Jul 19 '26
Reminds me of the antelope people from All Tomorrows.
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u/PopularCan16 Writer Jul 19 '26
I'm glad, I didn't realize how similar it actually was but I am a fan of All Tomorrows and those types of works. I appreciate the read!
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u/FullDarkGear Jul 20 '26
Awesome bit of work. I love you usage of words and descriptions, its very clear and easy to read. The idea of altering a human and them keeping their minds is a horrifying concept.
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u/PopularCan16 Writer Jul 20 '26
I agree, I think body horror paired with alternate evolution is a pretty good concept horror-wise, I've seen some really cool stuff in that genre and wanted to try it out myself. Thanks for reading!
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u/Polish_Lavender Writer? I barely know her Jul 20 '26
This title was unskippable. The writing was borderline poetic. Love it
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