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Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur is a modernized Cain and Abel story set on Cape Cod, focusing on aging marine biologist Adam Gardner and his adult children, Ken and Abby. As Adam grapples with bipolar disorder and unravels family secrets, Abby confronts childhood traumas and Ken faces the consequences of his ambition. The siblings' relationships deteriorate amidst discoveries of past abuse and hidden paternity, ultimately testing their resilience and familial bonds. This work discusses incest, molestation, and sexualization of minors, and includes portrayals of mental illness, alcohol abuse, and terminal cancer.