Coup de Grace: A Liminal Space Psychological Horror

Sofia Ajram, a Bram Stoker Award winner, presents Coup de Grace, an experimental psychological horror novel. The narrative follows Vicken, a young man seeking to end his life in the Saint Lawrence River after enduring a lifetime of depression and pain. Instead of finding peace, he steps off a subway car into an infinite, looping station in Montreal. This setting functions as a claustrophobic prison where time and space distort. Vicken attempts to explore the endless corridors and vast cathedral-like rooms, searching for an exit that remains elusive. As he moves through this concrete labyrinth, he becomes convinced his entrapment is intentional rather than accidental. The story explores the expanding labyrinth of despair, blending elements of gothic architecture with modern urban isolation. Readers who appreciate the mind-bending structures found in Mark Z. Danielewski or the atmospheric depth of Susanna Clarke will find this work resonant. It suits those interested in visceral, experimental narratives about mental health and existential dread. Those seeking traditional plot resolutions or light entertainment may find the relentless atmosphere difficult to sustain. The book stands as a terrifying nightmare from a powerful new voice in horror.