Phil in SF reviewed A Sign of the Times by Joe Hill
Humorous short story
4 stars
A free short story ebook published by Subterranean Press from horror writer Joe Hill.
Seeking to feel better after his girlfriend Ashley breaks up with him, the narrator carves an Elder Sign into the palm of his hand. Because influencer Tristan Younger, seller of the Maximum Force/Masculine Luxury Lifestyle has a video that says to do it.
It gives him him uncontrollable dark powers. For example, when he plays a video game the monitor cracks open and cockroaches pour out.