Two Faces of the New Year

A collection of New Year's stories by contemporary authors: Nika Weimar, Emily Lee, Lina Smith, Vlada Vixen, Violetta Guzino, Daria Zhuk, Aksana Kobinets, Diana Lebed, Yulia Makarevich, El Rudo, Iris Hardy, Maria Volkonskaya. 12 tales — like 12 strokes of the clock on New Year's Eve: bright stories of love and hope and eerie winter parables that make the heart freeze with anxiety.

The New Year has two faces — one side sparkles with garlands, smells of tangerines, and promises the fulfillment of cherished wishes. But its dark aspect howls with the blizzard outside, throws snowballs in the face of the traveler, and wakes those who are meant to sleep until spring.

The 12 stories of the collection, like 12 strokes of the clock, divide New Year's Eve into before and after, past and future, leaving between them a moment when the world freezes in anticipation of a miracle. Then you can challenge the Yule Cat, see how quietly Karachun approaches, or entrust your most cherished wish to a naive clay bird.

Step boldly into the New Year: set the table, call your friends, open the door in anticipation of magic. But remember: not every miracle is good, and no one knows which face of the New Year will meet you at the threshold.