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📘 The dangers of smoking in bed by Mariana Enríquez

Mariana Enríquez’s latest book gathers a series of short stories that intertwine contemporary Argentine life with macabre elements. The narratives highlight teenagers, crooked witches, homeless ghosts, and hungry women, creating a tense line between realism and the uncanny. The author’s work is noted for its sociopolitical commentary and capture of the unspoken, engaging readers with unsettling urgency.

First publish date: 2021

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Mariana Enríquez

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