Anton is living in a spooky old house in New York City. The house belongs to Mr. Bird, and so do Anton, Pavla, Yoanna, and Mr. Bird's senior familiar, Walter. Mr. Bird bites them, each one in different places on the body. It's a dark, gloomy, unpleasant life, and they're all afraid to run away.
Anton has called an old friend, Grigorii, who has arrived to pick him up, while Mr. Bird isn't around. They go to Grigorii's home, and Anton starts living a very different life.
Them Mr. Bird and the other familiars come after him. and we learn what control he has over his familiars.
What I particularly like about this story is our growing understanding of how Mr. Bird's power works, and Anton's growing understanding, too.
Recommended.
I received this story as part of the 2022 Hugo Awards Packet, and am reviewing it voluntarily.
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