Vadym Volodarskyi

Arriving and winning the ultimate game — where life is the prize — is only the start, even if it brings you both wealth and love. But everything is just beginning. Why do your former worshippers now despise you? What happened to the famous artist and poet? Why does a stranger immediately try to take your most precious possession? What's the connection to slaves? And does the civil war in a neighboring country factor into this? Fail to understand, and you lose. Lack decisiveness, and you lose. Make a single wrong move, and you lose. And to lose means death, not just for you, but for everyone you love. But can you truly walk away from the game? A continuation of "When Eagles Fly."

Are you a complete failure, a nobody who never managed to achieve anything in life? Or maybe… maybe you were simply born in the wrong time? Maybe this world—where machines do the work, computers make the decisions, mistakes don’t cost you your livelihood or your life, everyone is equal, and no one is allowed to die—isn’t meant for you? But what if someone offered you the chance to change your life—not by moving to another country, but by vanishing from this world altogether? Sounds tempting… if you’re ready to treat life like a game of chance—and yourself as the wager. Because you’ve got nothing left to lose, and everything to win. So you play. Fearless. Uncompromising. There’s only one thing to fear: What if all of this… is just a dream?

Principles and convictions are unwelcome at home, but Valentyn Talan found his place in an exotic African nation. This high-ranking police officer is feared by criminals, valued by superiors, respected by subordinates, and befriended by the country's ruler. Even his son seems to have found his calling and love. The nation itself is thriving, astonishing all with its dynamic growth. But a mysterious and brutal murder threatens everything. Having endured so much, Valentyn is perhaps the only one who can avert catastrophe. Yet, simply finding and punishing the culprits isn't enough. He must walk a tightrope, avoiding accusations of corruption and abuse himself, all while preventing a civil war...

In ancient times, a witch might be burned at the stake. But that's not how things are done anymore. A modern witch is condemned to life. Yet, is she truly guilty? Or to put it another way: if not her, then who? And why? After all, she wasn't condemned for witchcraft... Is she even a witch at all, or did she perhaps inherit it? Is she the only witch in this story, or is the one who lived three hundred years ago also involved? How can you abandon this case when you yourself are a victim? And not just a victim... What will you become in the end? Is it a natural force guiding you on this path? Does it have a purpose connected to the distant past? Why does it seem as if someone is deliberately suggesting solutions... and offering new friends? Who could it be... or what?

Today, you can find companionship and arrange dates through the internet. You can weather an epidemic in a sanctuary beyond the virus's reach. You can forge an "all-inclusive" haven far from the madding crowd. But can seclusion from the external world truly shield you from intrigues so devious they'd confound Machiavelli himself? Do individuals unbound by law truly preserve their integrity, or do they shed their very humanity? Is the only fatal threat truly the virus... or has danger already claimed a gruesome toll? Everything must be unraveled... but how do you emerge from it alive? Let the reader determine if this is a realistic detective tale or one tinged with fantasy. In life, discerning the line where reality blurs into fiction, and vice versa, can often prove challenging.

When destiny snatches away everyone you cherish... but is it destiny at all? What happens when even the authorities are torn, unable to decide if they're dealing with a demonic entity or a flesh-and-blood killer? You must uncover the truth. Yet, how? And what comes next? Do you embrace the path of a vengeful avenger? Or perhaps a mysterious power will transform you into a pandemic-era superhero? After all, a superhero could be living right beside you – your neighbor, your business associate. But then again, so could a criminal. Which scenario is more probable?

Dragon. A legendary creature? But what if it existed, and this is confirmed by historical science? What really happened in the city several hundred years ago? The last victim of the dragon—who was she? Did she manage to escape? And can this be seen from the civilized twenty-first century? As for people... Have they changed over time? Do they still gather in packs to hunt down a single individual? Do they still betray those who trust them? Do they still find pleasure in the suffering of others? Perhaps all of this lies dormant beneath a thin veneer of civilization, ready to surface as soon as a reason appears—such as a dragon...?

What can a casual romance turn into? A wedding, perhaps? But what if that’s just the beginning? An attempt on your life? You're used to that. A kidnapping? Anything's possible—especially if your lover has an obsessive admirer with deep pockets and powerful connections. And maybe, just maybe, it's time to open the doors of that family closet full of skeletons. Especially if love isn’t the only thing at stake—there’s big money involved, too. Dragged into a web of geopolitical games? Then you'd better stop being the ball and become the player-coach in this match. Is victory impossible? Not if you have brains, connections (earned thanks to those same brains), and, above all—more brains. If you know how to advise others, you surely know how to act for yourself. Especially if you're a lawyer.

Welcome to the City of the Moon. In this city, advanced technology caters to human needs—after meticulously defining them. It's a place where work is a choice, not a necessity, and life can be lived effortlessly. Inequality has been eradicated, and the relentless pursuit of a "better" life is obsolete, as distinctions of superior or inferior no longer exist. Here, technology has neutralized environmental harm. Or has it? Perhaps it's not the technology itself, but the foundational ideals of the city's creators that have harnessed digital advancements for their vision. Could this be a means to control not just needs and desires, but the very destiny of every inhabitant? Yet, even in this meticulously crafted utopia, digital marvels offer no defense against Are you sure you'll like it here?