Books & Poetry
I'm E.l.i.n.a, a writer deeply influenced by my queer identity and my rich multicultural background from Russia, Greece, Korea, and Germany. My stories, rooted in the dark crevices of the subconscious and nightmares, explore themes of queer identity, crime mysteries, and the psychological depths of human experience, diving into the dark subconscious desires and fears. I challenge the binaries of morality, often through a lens of mythology and fantasy with a sombre tone. With my background in criminal psychology and criminology, I offer unique insights into the complexities of life, and blend reality with imagination, offering unique insights into the human condition. My stories are focused on the diversity of human experience, aiming to voice the struggles and beauty found in the shadows of society.
If you are interested in one of my books, please contact volk.kinetshniy@gmail.com or k80jihye@gmail.com
“ On his torn lips, a whisper lingers, a whisper no one will ever hear. His soul glows and shivers inside the darkness like a falling star across the night sky”
— Afterglow (from Before The Day Kills The Night)
Before The Day Kills The Night:
This haunting poetry collection is a hymn to eternal youth and the underworld, exploring the darkest corners of our minds and the beast that resides within us. Each poem is a midnight serenade to the wild, untamed recesses of the psyche, the luminous enchantment of the moon, and the unbridled madness that both frightens and fascinates. Here, the lunatics, the sinners, and the criminals dance in the same pale moonlight. Embrace the night and its eternal residents, as they articulate the silent howl of our inner beasts. This book is a portal to a world where even the damned can find a semblance of sanctity. It’s a poetry collection dedicated to darkness, where every line is a whisper from the abyss, asking us to find beauty in the places we dare not look.
Ideal Sinner:
In the murky twilight of the nineties, Pittsburgh is gripped by the grim discovery of a young teacher's savage murder. As the body count rises, the shadow of a serial killer looms, prompting Police Chief Williams to entertain his darkest suspicions. Enter Sasha Volkov: a gifted, albeit mercurial, gay forensic psychologist with a reputation as formidable as his temperament. Charged with the case, Volkov must navigate his own demons while the police count on him to stem the tide of rising victims. Entangled in his orbit is Ryan, a young art student whose obsession with the macabre is rivalled only by his intrigue with his brilliant mentor. As Volkov inches closer to the truth, the question becomes: Can he decipher the pattern and end the killer's spree before becoming a target himself?"
Iron Door:
Raphael, a tortured artist estranged from a society he profoundly detests, dwells in seclusion with his nephew Wolf, for whom he serves as the sole relative and legal guardian. Guided by his own rigid convictions on upbringing, Raphael's unconventional methods blur the lines between pain, torture, and unconditional love. This narrative delves deep into the heart of morality and societal norms, challenging readers to question the very fabric of right and wrong through the complex dynamics of their relationship.
The Line Crossed: Society And The Birth Of A Serial Killer
Dive into the depths of "The Line Crossed: Society and the Birth of a Serial Killer," where a seasoned criminal psychologist and criminologist takes you beyond the headlines into the heart of darkness. This groundbreaking book explores the chilling nexus between societal neglect, psychological torment, and the birth of serial killers. Through a detailed examination of their lives and minds, it challenges us to consider how marginalization, unmet needs, and societal taboos contribute to the making of monsters. "The Line Crossed" is an unsettling journey into the shadows that shape the most feared predators among us, urging readers to confront the complex interplay of societal forces and individual choices that forge serial killers. Prepare for a haunting exploration that is as informative as it is a call to action, shining a light on the dark corners of human psychology and society’s role in creating the very monsters it fears.
Moros The Cruel Crown:
Seon-Woo, a brooding nightclub owner with a fortune's weight and a temper's fire, grapples with fragments of dreams that tease a fate darker than the night itself. With every opulent evening and every shadowed corner of his club, he is haunted by dreams of a red-eyed child beckoning from a world that defies the confines of the living. Enter Dae-Hyun, a convenience store clerk with K-pop star aspirations and a vanity to match, whose path becomes inexplicably entwined with Seon-Woo. But as their bond deepens under the pulsating lights of the nightlife, Seon-Woo's lost memories beckon him towards a twisted destiny that could either upend or uphold the chaotic order of two worlds.