Don't Bite

I got to read Don't Bite, a short fiction piece by author Joshua Scribner, in October, the month for all things scary and things that go bump in the night. And with short fiction, I'm not about to give too much away. But here is a little tidbit. A therapist inside her office alone with a 7-year-old boy named Teddy who has a biting fetish.

Teddy, a seven-year-old boy, was very naughty. He used to be obedient especially when he agreed to eat broth and other delicious dishes served by his mom, that were made from his dad's flesh. Then he started to misbehave. Little Teddy has a very interesting future, especially if he manages to get out of the child psychologist's office in time. I really want Teddy to succeed, so that we continue reading new stories about the adventures of this little prankster.

The book highlights how fear can cause one to do the unthinkable and then try to hide. Abuse, death, cannibalism, and other horrific acts follow to cover up. The story emphasizes the value of self-control in a family circle.