FRIDOLIN SCHLEY, born in Munich in 1976, debuted in 2001 with the novel Verloren, mein Vater. Publications in the fields of prose, essay and literary studies followed. His awards include the Tukan Prize for the story collection Wildes schönes Tier. Most recently, his critically acclaimed short story Die Ungesichter was published.
He is standing in front of the window, in the rain. Behind the curtains he sees two shadows embracing. He should have known better! A woman like her! He dials her number. When she says her name, ...