Sometimes an ordinary train ride can turn into an unexpected and terrifying adventure. That’s what happened to Kira, Sveta, and Yasha, who set off for a small Carpathian village to study the local dialect and collect folklore.
But… they never made it. Sveta disappeared, and Kira and Yasha, who rushed to look for her, found themselves in a strange place where the sun isn’t really the sun, there are houses with no windows and doors, and a frightening creature that can melt any metal builds a child’s pyramid toy. And an old woman teaches a new language in three days. Legends become real here, and unfamiliar technologies can drive you mad.
Where saving a soul means going as far as murder. Will Kira and Yasha manage to find their friend—and not become victims of these terrible monsters themselves? And can you trust someone who looks friendly and familiar?