Genre: Short Stories, Horror
Setting: Argentina
Things We Lost in the Fire is a haunting collection of short stories by Argentine author Mariana Enríquez. Each story is steeped in the dark undercurrents of Argentine society, exploring themes of violence, poverty, and the supernatural. Enríquez’s writing is sharp, often disturbing, and always evocative—pulling readers into eerie urban landscapes where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur.
The stories are unsettling but thought-provoking, focusing on the overlooked and marginalized. From the tale of a woman’s obsession with the rotting corpse of a street child to the horrific social commentary in “The Intoxicated Years,” Enríquez uses horror to reflect the real-life terrors lurking in society. In “An Invocation of the Big-Eared Runt,” she weaves Argentine folklore into a modern tale, revealing the rich layers of cultural history that shape contemporary fears.
Enríquez’s stories are not for the faint of heart, but they are essential reading for those interested in exploring the intersection of horror and social commentary. Her writing gives voice to the silenced and the ignored, making this collection a powerful and chilling experience.
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