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Dívat se do zrcadla, dokud nepraskne: Představujeme „Odrazy v rozbitém skle“ Když se dostatečně dlouho díváte do zrcadla, obraz se začne deformovat. Tvář, kterou znáte, se stává cizí; oči skrývají tajemství, která jste slíbili neprozradit. S potěšením vám představujeme Odrazy v rozbitém skle od Petra Opršala – sbírku povídek, která je v mnoha ohledech pokusem … Read more
Echoes of Humanity in the Mud of War: “The Order” Zprávy z dnešního světa jsou bohužel plné zpráv o geopolitických krizích a ozbrojených konfliktech. V takových chvílích je literatura tím nejlepším zrcadlem, které nám připomíná, že za každou uniformou se skrývá člověk se svým vlastním svědomím. Představujeme vám krátkou, ale neuvěřitelně silnou povídku „Rozkaz“ z … Read more
Sometimes, literature serves as a mirror reflecting the parts of the world we often choose to look past. This classic evening feuilleton takes us on a quiet, heart-wrenching journey alongside an elderly scavenger. Through evocative prose, the piece explores uncomfortable themes of isolation, the grind of daily routine, and the fading scent of life. It … Read more
📖FROM THE ARCHIVES: A new morning, a fresh start? Not for everyone. While we return to our regular work duties this morning after Easter, starting with a clean slate, the protagonist of the short story “Cain” expects no fresh starts. Today, we are bringing back a darker existential text by Petr Opršal from our archives. … Read more
If you finally have your feet up after a long day and are looking for a quick, entertaining read, we have a literary gem full of dark humor and brilliant wordplay for you. Imagine a planet where continents are named Marlboria and New Gray Petria. Where cigarette cases rush through the streets, and the most … Read more
The weekend is the perfect time to slow down and unearth hidden literary gems from our archive. Today, we have a short story that plays with the boundaries of our own free will. Imagine someone predicting exactly where you will end up in an hour. You would laugh at them, maybe even think they were … Read more
The Czech Frenchman: Joachim Barrande How did a French engineer born in 1799 end up immortalized in the geography of Prague? Joachim Barrande came to Bohemia as an exile with the Bourbon royal family. But while history marched on, Barrande stopped to look at the rocks. His monumental 22-volume work, Système silurien du centre de … Read more
“I, a little hussar, boots all torn…” It sounds innocent when sung by children marching with sticks. But in Petr Opršal’s Roztrhaný Husárek (The Ragged Little Hussar), these lyrics transform into a grim prophecy. This is a story about the devastating cost of “making a man” out of a gentle boy. It explores the pride … Read more
What if human flight wasn’t a superpower, but a product feature? In this tragicomic vignette, we inhabit the mind of a “flying man” – a being bred or built for the sole purpose of aerial entertainment. He possesses no talent for it , suffers from vertigo , and longs for a simpler existence, perhaps as … Read more