This issue is entirely dedicated to the publication of Sergei Scheglov's expansive sci-fi novel, The Castle. The first part introduces the grim atmosphere of the scorched planet Ophelia and a meeting between Earth envoy Oleg and a mysterious alien entity. The narrative then shifts to the planet Trit, featuring dangerous medieval political intrigues, heretic persecution, and local tensions. The protagonist finds himself imprisoned in the dungeons of the ort Trit castle alongside bandits. The concluding section depicts a dramatic escape from captivity through mountain paths while fleeing a hostile crowd.
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