Goa, Jan. 23 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

'The Twisted Child' marks Goan author Mario Coelho's return to short fiction two years after 'Moonlight And Shadow', his first collection of unsettling tales for adults. His new book comprises 12 short stories that move into the terrain of mystery and the supernatural, dark, but not quite horror. Set in Goa, the stories are populated by recognisable characters and everyday situations, drawing readers in through familiarity before leading them towards the unexpected. The stories are dark but not frightening, each with a twist as Mario strikes that balance as a writer. "Some of the stories are a little frightening, but not so much that they'll keep you awake at night. I myself don't mind reading stories that ar...