The Disappearing Act

Maria Stepanova

NEW DIRECTIONS

The Disappearing Act

Maria Stepanova
FictionFirst published 2026

The writer M has lived in city B since her homeland declared war on a neighboring state. Unable to write while in exile, she suffers from loneliness, shame, and despair. After being invited to a literary festival and losing her phone, M finds herself alone in the wrong coastal town.

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The Disappearing Act

Maria Stepanova

NEW DIRECTIONS
Paperback

February 2026

9780811239400