The final part of Roman Romanov’s trilogy, “Ariadne’s Thread,” follows the events of “The Dao Syndrome” and “Shiva’s Dance.” In this installment, the main hero, the narrator, continues his travels in search of a path to life, and finally reaches Venice—the city of his childhood dreams. Here he is waiting not only for a romantic reunion, but also for thrilling adventures filled with strange coincidences and riddles that help uncover secrets of a distant past. The novella is intended for a wide audience: from fans of adventurous and detective plots to lovers of complex intellectual works.