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A woman waits for her husband to come back from war The heir of a noble house fights for its legacy An old god ponders the meaning of life Broken Statues gives a dark twist to Eastern European mythology and folklore In a world of gods beasts and cruel rulers these intertwined tales unveil the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming darkness Each one is a legend of its own but together they paint a rich tapestry of love death ambition and hope The classic tales passed from generation to generation come to life Anya counts the days until her husband comes back from war each sunset is a grim reminder of the love she may have lost forever Alone she battles not with swords but with the fear that the next knock at her door might carry the weight of a world without him Ozren Bozmaroff the youngest heir of a crumbling noble lineage fights for its legacy in the shadow of his father s cruel deeds A boy thrust too soon into the role of a man he dances between order and chaos Lesh a god whose name is long forgotten struggles with emotions befitting a mortal He wonders aimlessly looking for the purpose behind his futile existence Witness how their fates intertwine in Broken Statues Broken Statues Ten dark fantasy short storiesI ve never been much for fantasy but Broken Statues by Alexander Kondov has completely changed my view It brings together ten unique stories into a cohesive whole blending dark themes with a sense of hope that s truly compelling Kondov s debut is remarkable demonstrating a distinct talent that makes me excited to see what he does next Kindle Edition