Lullaby for a Lost World
by Aliette de Bodard (Goodreads Author)
Charlotte died to shore up her master’s house. Her bones grew into the foundation and pushed up through the walls, feeding his power and continuing the cycle. As time passes and the ones she loved fade away, the house and the master remain, and she yearns ever more deeply for vengeance.
Grim Short story! Beautifully written and unexpected. I liked it a lot.
Can be read for free here: https://www.tor.com/2016/06/08/lullab…
Further reading, interview with the author about this and that: https://www.tor.com/2020/07/09/aliett…
Cathy's Reading Bonanza 