Abstract of the book "The Illusion of Defeat"
The story begins with a seemingly simple assignment: a refined yet unsettling woman hires Pereyra to follow her husband, suspecting infidelity. But the investigation soon takes a macabre turn when the detective discovers that the man is not a cheating lover, but a methodical and chilling serial killer. Pereyra is a delightfully complex figure of the genre—vulnerable, abandoned, ironic, and deeply self-destructive. His ongoing battle with alcohol and drugs renders him an unreliable observer, heightening the sense of deceit and his inability to distinguish who holds the power, or what is real and what is born of his hallucinations. The ending delivers a sharp, hopeless blow, leaving the reader with a suffocating sense of moral despair.
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evee-hayes02.01.2026, 21:29Hello! I just wanted to tell you that I loved reading your story; it was a very immersive experience. While reading, I couldn’t help but imagine it unfolding visually, almost like a graphic novel. I’m an artist who works on commission and specializes in comics, webtoons, manga, and manhwa. I wanted to write to you because I’d love to create something with you if you’re ever interested in exploring that visual side of your story. And if not, that’s totally fine, I was just really impacted by it and felt I had to reach out. If you’d like to chat more or see my art, the best way to contact me is through Disc0rd (Username: eve_verse) or IG (eve_verse_). Cheers, Eve.
evee-hayes02.01.2026, 22:32Marce Galban, I really loved that scene where Pereyra enters the city of Cañuelas in the darkness of the night: the roundabout sign, the silent streets, and the guilt and paranoia stirring in his mind. In this passage, the atmosphere is so strong that the reader feels alone, tired, and hunted alongside him. It’s a very powerful and immersive scene.
The Illusion of Defeat
About the book
The story begins with a seemingly simple assignment: a refined yet unsettling woman hires Pereyra to follow her husband, suspecting infidelity. But the investigation soon takes a macabre turn when the detective discovers that the man is not a cheating lover, but a methodical and chilling serial killer. Pereyra is a delightfully complex figure of the genre—vulnerable, abandoned, ironic, and deeply self-destructive. His ongoing battle with alcohol and drugs renders him an unreliable observer, heightening the sense of deceit and his inability to distinguish who holds the power, or what is real and what is born of his hallucinations. The ending delivers a sharp, hopeless blow, leaving the reader with a suffocating sense of moral despair.
1 comment
- evee-hayes02.01.2026, 21:29
Hello! I just wanted to tell you that I loved reading your story; it was a very immersive experience. While reading, I couldn’t help but imagine it unfolding visually, almost like a graphic novel. I’m an artist who works on commission and specializes in comics, webtoons, manga, and manhwa. I wanted to write to you because I’d love to create something with you if you’re ever interested in exploring that visual side of your story. And if not, that’s totally fine, I was just really impacted by it and felt I had to reach out. If you’d like to chat more or see my art, the best way to contact me is through Disc0rd (Username: eve_verse) or IG (eve_verse_). Cheers, Eve.
evee-hayes02.01.2026, 22:32Marce Galban, I really loved that scene where Pereyra enters the city of Cañuelas in the darkness of the night: the roundabout sign, the silent streets, and the guilt and paranoia stirring in his mind. In this passage, the atmosphere is so strong that the reader feels alone, tired, and hunted alongside him. It’s a very powerful and immersive scene.