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The Burn

Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

After devastating bushfires and lockdown, Carmen reluctantly joins her best friend and their partners on a road trip to isolated cabins. What begins as a chance for reconnection quickly devolves as secrets and bitter arguments erupt among the group. When new fires threaten their escape, they must find a way out, but trust has completely eroded. This psychological thriller explores what happens when survival is at stake and friends turn on each other.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
TraumaViolence

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