Raiada
A man dies after a harsh, exhausting life… and then wakes up again.
He is greeted by the Priestess of Worlds, who calmly tells him the impossible:
he is being sent to paradise — a place where he can do anything he desires.
He may build a world of his own.
He may live peacefully with a family in a grand home.
He may shape reality itself.
Instead of comfort, the protagonist chooses creation.
He builds a paradoxical paradise — a world that reflects both his wounds and his curiosity — and slowly, inevitably, he begins to change along with it.
But soon, questions rise:
Who created paradise in the first place?
Why does it exist?
And what purpose does such a perfect world serve?
This story explores the nature of heaven, illusion, freedom, and the quiet conflicts hidden beneath perfection.
Important note:
This work was originally written in Russian. The author translated and adapted it into English.
Content note:
If you dislike philosophy, metaphors, or subtle sensuality woven into world-building, this story may not be for you.