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Mariana Enríquez’s collection presents a series of haunting short stories set against the backdrop of contemporary Argentina. Through surreal and psychological narratives, she explores the fragile boundaries between desire, memory, and fear. Each tale blurs reality and the uncanny, offering a profound reflection on Argentine social customs and the darker undercurrents that linger beneath everyday life.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Mariana Enríquez
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