The lengths a parent will go to protect their children.

How physical isolation facilitates the creation of a manufactured reality.

Rick is not who he claims to be, and as his true intentions surface, the family's dark past and hidden secrets collide with his presence in a brutal struggle between truth and lies. 🌵 Core Themes

The girls are excited and intrigued by the sudden appearance of an outsider.

The story is set in the desolate landscape of Mexico's Baja California desert. A couple, Elmer and Rose, live in complete isolation with their daughters. The girls all bear the names of flowers: Edelweiss, Iris, Melissa, Dahlia, and Daisy.

On the surface, they appear to be a blissful family living a peaceful, off-the-grid lifestyle. However, tension and claustrophobia linger beneath this serene facade. The family's carefully constructed world shatters when a hiker named Rick arrives looking for water and shelter. His arrival creates a ripple effect:

is a psychological thriller by Spanish author Paul Pen that explores the dark side of family devotion and the extreme measures people take to protect their secrets. 📖 The Plot

Elmer and Rose immediately view him with deep suspicion and fear.