Growing Things and Other Stories

His stories manage to unsettle while also making you think deeply about human nature. I'm curious how he balances those elements during writing.

The stories stayed with me long after I closed the book, especially the ones that play with the idea of normalcy versus the uncanny. What stories resonated most with others?

Many stories seem to explore personal loss and change, often in terrifying ways. I wonder if personal experiences influenced these themes or if they grew from broader fears.