The Long Night: Dystopian novel

By A. V.

Andrzej, a young man living in a conservative East European country, is arrested and imprisoned for his feelings and private messages, as homosexuality is criminalized under new laws. He endures brutal treatment in prison, neglectful parents, and invasive attempts at "rehabilitation," but finds small solace in fleeting moments of imagination and private reflection. Transferred to a harsh government-run center, he faces rigid routines, constant surveillance, and patronizing staff, learning to survive by surrendering to daily structures while preserving his inner life. Despite isolation and the systemic indifference of the world, he grows aware of the shared suffering of others like him and quietly nurtures a fragile hope for a different, more humane society in the distant future. Ultimately, Andrzej adapts to the crushing routine, enduring without surrendering his consciousness, finding a quiet resilience in a world designed to erase individuality.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQZ38X62
• ISBN13: 9798250516600
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"