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Short story · March 2026
The Lady with the Blankets
A short story
Léonie surrounds herself with so many layers of protection that she loses touch with the world. An alarm, a neighbour and an unexpected smell begin to crack her armour. A short story about fear, isolation and finding a way back to others.
Summaries and sample excerpts are provided in English. The complete books sold through these links are in French only.
Léonie protects herself from everything: sunlight, paper, air, hands and grease. Beneath layers, gloves and filters, she gradually loses touch with the world — with others and with herself. Until an alarm, a neighbour and an all-too-real smell crack her armour. A short story about the absurd, modern fear and reclaiming the real world through small gestures.
