Two stories - the story of a strange couple and the story of a man who is wanted by the police - and a desperate monologue gradually intertwine like a spider's web, culminating in an unexpected, dramatic finale.

Psychological and physical violence, eroticism, addiction, and revenge escape familiar frameworks, composing a paradoxical noir novel with strong sadomasochistic references.

But what connection does all this have with Mygali, the poisonous spider? One of the best-known noirs of French literature, "Mygali" captivated Pedro Almodóvar, who adapted it for the big screen under the title "The Skin I Live In".