The Survival of Molly Southbourne is a 2019 horror novella by Nigerian-British writer Tade Thompson.

At the end of the first novel, the original Molly Southbourne committed suicide by burning down her house, leaving her doppelgänger alive.

The new Molly escapes from the house and uses a phone booth to call a number that has been tattooed on her arm.

He discusses how he plans to make himself gain weight and try to survive the “birth” of his own molly.

[2] Publishers Weekly called it "terrifying and poignant", and noted that it "poses thoughtful questions about identity and what it means to be human.

"[4] A review from Booklist called it a story "that cross the borders between horror, dystopian tales, and science fiction.