In her latest work titled 'Una casa sola,' Selva Almada narrates the story of the Lucero family, who mysteriously vanish without a trace, leaving behind an empty house that longs for their return. The family's disappearance, involving Damián, Lorena, and their four children, highlights the tragic realities faced by many families in Argentina whose loved ones go missing under unexplained circumstances.

Almada expresses her personal impact when confronting the faces of missing persons, as frequently seen on posters and screens around the country. She draws attention to the plight of both children and adults, whose disappearances often linger unresolved for years, sometimes decades. This persistent indifference raises pressing questions about the effectiveness of investigations into these cases and societal responsibility towards them, as many tales of disappearances remain untold, lost in the shadows of bureaucracy.

Through her storytelling, Almada aims to shed light on these haunting realities, urging readers to reflect on the forgotten narratives of those who have vanished in a democracy. By telling one such story, she hopes to evoke empathy and raise awareness about the pain endured by families like the Luceros, encouraging a dialogue about why these disappearances occur and why they often go unaddressed, reflecting a broader societal neglect.