Killing Stella

In "Killing Stella," a gripping novella by Marlen Haushofer, the narrator reflects on a tumultuous weekend alone while her family visits in-laws, grappling with the arrival of her friend’s troubled daughter, Stella. As she gazes out at her garden and reflects on the various strains in her life—including her husband's infidelities and her children's emotional turmoil—tensions mount in her already fractured household. This domestic horror story intertwines themes from Haushofer's acclaimed work, "The Wall," culminating in a shattering and apocalyptic conclusion.