Camp Damascus

Camp Damascus is the breakout horror novel by Chuck Tingle, a disturbing and emotional story where religious fanaticism, queer identity and the supernatural crash together. Hidden deep in the forests of Montana lies Camp Damascus, a world-famous conversion camp that proudly claims a one hundred percent “success rate” in curing homosexuality. Parents from around the globe send their children there, convinced they are buying salvation.

But this story is not about the camp’s glossy promises. It follows Rose Darling, a devout young woman whose life is quietly falling apart. She vomits swarms of flies without explanation. She is haunted by visions of a pale, wrinkled woman watching her from a distance. Her parents refuse to listen, clinging instead to their church, their rules and the comforting illusion that everything is normal.

As Rose’s nightmares begin to resemble buried memories, she is forced to question everything she has been taught: her faith, her desires, and the holy image of Camp Damascus itself. Demons may be real, but perhaps they are not where she was told to look for them.

Blending body horror, psychological suspense and a fiercely queer perspective, Camp Damascus explores the violence of conversion practices, the weight of shame and the power of self-acceptance. This Spanish edition from Obscura Editorial brings one of the most talked-about horror debuts of recent years to new readers, maintaining all the intensity, dark humour and tenderness of Tingle’s original novel.

Perfect for fans of modern horror who want more than jump scares, Camp Damascus is a bold, unsettling read that stays with you long after the last page. Ideal for readers interested in LGBTQ+ horror, religious trauma stories and character-driven dark fiction.