Ritual-ecological literature represents a narrative mode in which ritual structures, local customs, superstitions, and ethnic myths intersect with ecological and cultural contexts to create a rich ground for meaning-making. This form of literature does not merely showcase geographical and cultural features; rather, by linking mythological patterns with lived experience, it plays a vital role in reproducing cultural memory and shaping the collective unconscious. This study explores ritual elements embedded in the ecological structure of narrative through the analysis of three fictional works by Sohrab Barahm, a contemporary writer from southern Kerman: Fatherless, The Rain of the Eighteenth Day, and Gholamhossein the Rebel. Employing qualitative content analysis and a semiotic approach, the research examines the role of elements such as jinns, the demon Āl, the evil eye, salt, rituals surrounding childbirth and death, lunar eclipse ceremonies, omens and taboos, purification, and prayer in the generation of meaning and in shaping the narrative framework. The findings suggest that these ritual elements in Barahm’s fiction are not merely ornamental but serve as functional structures that influence various narrative levels—from setting and character development to conflict and plot design. The strong presence of local myths and communal rites endows these stories with enhanced anthropological, sociological, and psychological dimensions. Consequently, Barahm’s fictional world can be considered a compelling instance of contemporary Iranian ritual-ecological fiction, where ritual operates not just as a theme, but as a narrative logic, enabling the fusion of oral traditions with modern literary forms