Les Chroniques de Sainte Madeleine

Florence D Orlhac presents a collection of nine interconnected stories set within the imposing Sainte Madeleine manor. This psychiatric hospital for wealthy patients hides behind thick forests and high gates, far from the emerging artificial lights of nearby cities. The narrative follows the descent into madness for both staff and residents as solitude and suffering take hold. The plot revolves around the ominous shadow of the Director and his potential orchestration of tragic events. Visitors may also encounter a woman with absinthe-colored eyes who haunts the corridors or a peculiar wall-passing cat that follows her trail. The characters, tormented by their circumstances, cross paths and bind their fates together in this place forgotten by the world. Their shared struggle centers on finding hope, the only value remaining in such darkness. This work draws on gothic traditions of isolated institutions and supernatural horror elements. It suits readers who enjoy atmospheric tales of psychological unraveling and ghostly encounters within enclosed settings. Those seeking fast-paced action or clear resolutions may find the slow burn of this collection less appealing. The stories are organized to show how individual destinies intertwine under the weight of institutional decay.