Reader Reviews
4.5
2 ratings
Charlene M.
Apr 18, 2026
Cute short story
Be careful what you wish for!
Other than a few errors (missing words), this was a fun, quick read with a good character arc. The scarab alone was a great chatacter!
Be careful what you wish for!
Other than a few errors (missing words), this was a fun, quick read with a good character arc. The scarab alone was a great chatacter!
Carina P.
Apr 11, 2026
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.
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.