You Weren't Meant to Be Human

Crane is an autistic trans man who has found a twisted sanctuary in the hive, an alien collective of worms and flies offering safety in exchange for unwavering loyalty. Inside this grotesque refuge, Crane gains the chance to transition, find quiet, and belong. But when his partner impregnates him and the hive demands he carry the pregnancy to term, Crane’s fragile peace shatters. Emerging is a visceral journey through bodily autonomy, coercion, and the dark cost of survival in a world that already refuses to see you as human. White delivers unflinching, body horror horror that cuts deep while honoring the emotional truth of marginalized experience.

~  Included for its bold, heart-rending reimagining of trans experience through horror and resilience. A raw and unforgettable novel where queer identity, bodily horror, and survival intertwine in haunting clarity.  ~