Macabre stories bloom in all the stories in this collection like the flowers of Lady Death. Be careful, because the ghosts of long-dead children, cunning witches, city madmen, living legends and ancient deities live here. The old alleys of Argentina are home to sadistic fetishes, disarming thoughts and sickening revelations. Is there a daredevil who will cross the edge of the worlds and plunge into the alluring darkness? Publication of a collection of stories by the Argentine writer Mariana Enriquez “The Dangers of Smoking in Bed.” In 2021, the book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and was well received by critics. Mariana Enriquez’s works are revered in her native Argentina for their originality, sharpness and vivid description of local customs and beliefs.