The abyss can take many forms and be explored from various perspectives. Proof of this can be found in Rosa Ramírez Mazaheri (Mexico/Iran) and Elaine Vilar Madruga (Cuba), who approach the darkness from two completely different realities. The former’s journey begins with introspection, through a fragmented narrative in which the protagonist of Material inflamable reflects on identity, family roots, mental health and addiction. La piel hembra is a recent example of Latin American horror literature, where everyday darkness blends with the fantastic; where the jungle inhabited by its female protagonists is mystical, gloomy, exuberant and nightmarish.
