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I’m looking for a short story in the horror/thriller genre from an anthology, and it may or may not have been included in a sci-fi anthology as well. The story has haunted me since my teens, but I can’t seem to find it. It may have been from the 80’s.
The general story is that a woman (I believe) has killed her male lover out of some sort of rage or calculated manner, and is preparing him for consumption in a way that resembles a highbrow cookbook recipe. In fact, the language used in the short story is of such an elevated and pretentious character that it stands out like a sore thumb.
I think the story is narrated, but I could be wrong.
I do remember that at the conclusion of the story, as this man has been dismembered, marinated, cooked, etc. the murderous cook (chef?) has taken a spoon and collected just a drop of liquid from the man’s penis and thus reflects sadly on the whole affair. Not very appetizing if you ask me, but again, the writing is of such an elevated nature that it doesn’t come across as salacious, just horrifying.
Those are my recollections of the story, there may be some differences.
Any help with the title and author would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
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Hi everyone,

I've been trying to find a particular book for my husband for a while now but having no actual title, author and a bit of a sketchy description I'm getting nowhere! I would be so grateful if someone could help out, it's become something of a mission for me.

The details I have are as follows; he thinks the title is voyager or voyager something (he isn't 100% sure though!) He read it in the 80's although it could have been written before this for all I know. The vague plot he remembers is that it started as a sort of mystery thriller, a man was missing so the main character travels to somewhere remote (possibly nepal) to find him. When he gets there it turns mystical with the man explaining to him that the earth is intelligent, self governing and adjusts itself accordingly to temperatures rising, changes in atmosphere etc. So humans are a bit like a virus and are controlled in numbers by climate change etc. Something like that anyway, he was very vague and this is the most I managed to get out of him. Anybody have any clue?
[personal profile] jmcklewis
Thanks for any help you can give!

-This is a thriller type book
-I believe a woman (I want to say she is latina) is murdered and the main character begins to suspect her husband who may have also had an affair with her.
-I believe there is a scene at a fundraiser or some event with the main character and her husband and the woman who goes on to get murdered.
-I believe her and her child leave her husband and move to the country somewhere.
-I believe it is a small town and the townspeople help her settle in

I know I can't remember much of it but I appreicate any help!
[personal profile] ben_kar
I read a review on that book about 2 years ago. I remember that it was compared to "The house of leaves" by Danilievsky. The book was written in English. I don't know much about its plot, but it's a mysterious story about a village in Japan where old people disappear with no traces. This book was highly praised.

That's not much information but I hope I could find this story.

Thank you in advance!

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