Series: InCryptid #0.7
Author: Seanan McGuire
Released: June 11^th, 2013
Received: Patreon
Warnings: Child death

The First Fall, written by Seanan McGuire, is number 0.07 in the InCryptid series. We’re still following Fran and Johnny Healy, whom I’ll admit I’ve become very fond of. I know that’s probably not the smartest decision on my part, given that their story is set in the past. But the heart wants what the heart wants.

It also makes this story all the more painful. This is not an easy read, nor is it a light one. In fact, I’ll be straight with you here – this short story had me crying. It’s borderline too much at times, so readers should consider themselves warned.

This is the story of how Fran and Johnny Healy had to bury their baby boy – who was only a few years old at the time. It will gut readers, though I’m sure our pain would only pale in comparison to what the parents would be feeling, were they not creatures of fiction.