A Snake Vanishes. A Familiar Name Returns. — Molting

 



A pet snake disappears, leaving only its shed skin behind. Years later, while editing a stranger’s interview, the narrator encounters a familiar name: Yumi.

In Molting, Korean author Youngin Kwon draws us into a story of family memories, identity, and the desire to change. What do we leave behind when we try to become someone new—and what follows us?

Watch the short teaser below for a glimpse into the story.

Molting is included in 3 Stories: Mystery — Volume 1, alongside The Merman of H County and Pehera’s Curse. Published by Nabiwabook, this collection brings three Korean short stories to readers in English translation.

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