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He lives in the greatest nation on Earth. He resides in the most powerful city, New York. He occupies the most luxurious room in the most expensive house. He is the center of his world. But even the greatest inhabitants of the most sumptuous spaces have their natural predators. A micro-story about the massive weight … Read more
Today’s entry from the Petr Oprsal archive shifts from narrative fiction to moral philosophy. In this short, intense piece titled “Envy,” Oprsal personifies one of the seven deadly sins, dissecting it not just as a feeling, but as a living, breathing creature that walks among us. He traces the emotion from its roots in childhood … Read more
The first short story of 2026 opens with the theme of the duality of the human soul set against the backdrop of a cramped apartment bathroom. Bedřich, a man living on the fringes of society, destroyed by alcohol and self-hatred, confronts his own reflection. His desperate desire for redemption and the separation of “good” from … Read more
In this archival entry, we present “The Deserter,” a short story that showcases Petr Oprsal’s talent for situational irony and existential grit. Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Sahara, the story follows a paratrooper, François Chatien, whose mission goes terribly wrong. What begins as a survival thriller – man against the elements – slowly … Read more
Today’s entry from the Petr Oprsal archive brings us a piece of flash fiction that straddles the line between gritty realism and surreal horror. Titled “The Bottle” this piece offers a glimpse into Oprsal’s ability to turn a mundane scene of despair into something fantastically twisted. What makes this post particularly special is that it … Read more