Laura Van Den Berg is an American author known for her unsettling and atmospheric short stories and novels. Raised in Florida, she began her writing career with the acclaimed short story collection, What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us, which garnered recognition including a finalist position for the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award. Her work frequently explores themes of isolation, trauma, and the fragility of memory, often featuring unreliable narrators and a distinctive, lyrical prose style.











