Matka – Harasimová Markéta (2025)

A fictional story inspired by the true fate of a woman who grew up alongside a narcissistic mother. A novel about lost trust, the struggle for one's identity, and the realization that sometimes the greatest courage is to say: 'Enough.' For readers who are not afraid to look into the dark corners of the human soul.

Klára dreams of music, the spotlight, and the freedom promised by her talented voice. However, at home, instead of support, she finds coldness, manipulation, and emotional blackmail from an early age. Her mother, seemingly a non-confrontational woman, hides a dark side – a narcissistic personality that turns her own daughter into a tool of her power. Klára's dream is shattered before it can even unfold. Instead of a stage, she faces isolation, humiliation, and a psychological prison from which there is no escape. As the years go by, Klára struggles to survive. Without support, without love, without the warm feeling of safety. She becomes shadowed by post-traumatic stress disorder, and when she finally tries to live on her own terms, she attracts more toxic relationships that drag her down. This raw thriller reveals how deep psychological violence can go, especially when it comes from a place where unconditional love should prevail.