Catfish Rolling

A captivating debut blending magic realism with Japanese myth, this story explores themes of grief, memory, and time through the journey of Sora, whose life is disrupted by an earthquake caused by a legendary catfish under Japan. Living near mysterious zones where time behaves unpredictably, she ventures into these liminal spaces in search of her missing father, uncovering secrets about her world and herself along the way. The narrative thoughtfully intertwines science, ecology, and philosophy in an engaging exploration of loss, identity, and love.