I think this is one of the most satisfying twist endings I've ever read. The build up, the horror that pervades throughout and the ENORMOUS sense of relief when the protagonist finds out what is going on had me grinning from ear to ear. I loved this piece, but only because it had me so completely bamboozled. And considering what the ending was, it was sooooooo appropriate as the answer. I would give it away. It's too perfect an ending.

Wow. This. Now this is good freaking theatre. Scott Sickles is a playwright I often find myself coming back to, and for good reason. Everything about this piece is so good and is so inspiring. The characterization is brilliant, the pacing is phenomenal, everything about this piece is just brilliant. I love the story and the twist and turns it takes. It's creepy as hell and is a situation many are afraid to be in, but the ending is just so nice and truly the cherry on top of this wonderful sundae.

Leave it to Scott Sickles to create a character who announces they're unable to survive and then watch them thrive, despite themselves! As Sickles does, seamlessly moving through genres. He instills in his character modesty and humanity and renders him/her universal. Sickles and the super cold read by Miranda Jonte of Backporch Theater held my attention from start to finish. Fine work. Bravo.