This story is a novella inspired by the ONC 2023 prompt 37. 

If you are curious about the historical events and personalities featured in the story, please don't hesitate to ask. I realize that the themes I am handling are perhaps too heavy for Wattpad, but these are the thoughts that torture and torment me every minute as a Russian-Canadian. 

Since the murder of Alexei Naval'nyi, things became even gloomier, even darker, and even closer to the atmosphere in which my novel takes place. I had it on hold for a while, and I'll still have to wait for a bit longer until I can work on it due to my commitments to Wattpad Originals. However, I intend to finish it, and I will try to add more art and notes than I currently have, as I was focusing on Besson's story last year. 

 Please, forgive me any lack of proficiency as a writer if the story doesn't do justice to the themes I am exploring. 

For world peace and Glory to Ukraine.