Mónica Faerna

Step into a world where the line between a beautiful dream and a terrifying nightmare is razor-thin. In this extraordinary collection of short stories, you will encounter a mysterious circus that terrifies its audience before vanishing into the night, taking one unlucky spectator along with it. You will follow a familiar hero as he explores an ancient Scottish mansion, only to find himself trapped in a deadly game of murder and monsters. And you will hold your breath as two teenage boys crash a party, only to meet girls who are far more dangerous than they appear. Blending dark humor, chilling suspense, and pure magical enchantment, these tales will pull you into bizarre, unpredictable realities. Whether you are facing ancient gods or everyday horrors, each story showcases a brilliant, twisted imagination that will leave you completely mesmerized. Prepare to be delighted and disturbed by a collection of literary wonders that proves just how fragile our reality truly is.

A man returns to his childhood home for a funeral and finds himself drawn to the farm at the end of the lane. Sitting by the pond he once believed was an ocean, long-buried memories begin to surface. He remembers a dead man in a car, an ancient little girl who claimed to have seen the moon being made, and a beautiful housekeeper with a monstrous, terrifying smile. He remembers dark, ancient forces being awakened that should have been left completely undisturbed. These are memories that are almost too strange to believe, lingering at the very edge of reality. This haunting, lyrical tale explores the terrifying magic of childhood, the monsters that hide in plain sight, and the incredible sacrifices made to keep us safe.