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THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
Mariana Enriquez
Genre: Literary Fiction / Horror / Short Stories / Gothic Fiction
Recommended Age: 18+

In a world where reality is more terrifying than the supernatural, horror takes on a life of its own.

In this extraordinary collection of twelve stories, acclaimed Argentine author Mariana Enriquez explores the darkest corners of human experience, where violence, obsession, and the supernatural collide. Set against the haunting backdrop of contemporary Argentina, her tales reveal a society scarred by political repression, economic inequality, and collective trauma. A teenage girl becomes fascinated by a mysterious disappearance; a woman discovers the disturbing secrets hidden beneath the streets of Buenos Aires; and a group of women begins a radical ritual of self-inflicted burning in response to the epidemic of domestic violence. Throughout these unsettling narratives, the boundaries between the living and the dead, the ordinary and the grotesque, dissolve into something profoundly disturbing.

Atmospheric, provocative, and deeply unsettling, Things We Lost in the Fire blends Gothic horror with sharp social commentary, confronting the violence that shapes both individual lives and entire societies. Enriquez transforms everyday fears into unforgettable nightmares in this brilliant collection that lingers long after the final page.