Published in 2003 by Alteredit, *La loque* is a novel by Greek author Theodoros Grigoriadis. The story follows the enigmatic figure known as “the Loque” and his sudden disappearance alongside a character named Aloé, an event that throws the protagonist Manolis into a bewildering quest for identity. As Manolis becomes increasingly entangled with the Loque’s legacy, he confronts questions of selfhood, memory, and the thin line between reality and performance. Grigoriadis blends psychological insight with a subtly surreal atmosphere, creating a narrative that feels both intimate and unsettling. Though originally released in French, the novel’s themes of alienation and the search for meaning resonate across cultures, marking it as a noteworthy entry in contemporary literary fiction.