The Storytellers

Set in 1992, the story follows 12-year-old Elena Barrios as she navigates the challenges of her father's AIDS diagnosis. To shield him from stigma, she concocts elaborate lies about his life, presenting him as a successful writer and researcher. Beneath her fabrications lies a deep resentment towards her father's illness, as she struggles to accept the harsh reality of his impending death. This poignant narrative explores themes of denial, the burden of secrets, and the complexities of familial love.