Alexander Zelenyj

"There are few short story specialists as prolific, endlessly entertaining, creative, and simply batshit crazy as Alexander Zelenyj. His natural ability to effortlessly flow between genres is a rare gift and few do it better. He refuses to play by any literary rulebook, except his own. This is all part of Alexander Zelenyj's unique charm." - Tony Jones, Horror DNAA bullied boy's worst shame turns out to be his strongest ally in the never-ending schoolyard war... Saxon warriors hunt down the beleaguered remnants of a Danish army but, don't count on the little warrior among them. The one with the strange shimmering armour... Chuck thought things couldn't get any worse than the giant floating skull always waiting outside his apartment window, but then a knock came on his door... A military cop and his faithful dog seek out an ancient evil in the Iraqi desert, but soon discover it's all so much worse than that... The crew of the Enola Gay was en route to Japan, toting the first atomic bomb. Then the pilot noticed the giant black flower clinging to the bulkhead... A Roman emperor and his adviser unravel the mystery of a series of strange marble sculptures, only to discover sorcery at work... These are just a sample of the 26 short stories compiled in this single, grand collection.

I have reviewed numerous Alexander Zelenyj's short story collections and every time I take the plunge something fresh catches my eye, or I uncover further depths to his writing. There are few short story specialists as prolific, endlessly entertaining, creative, and simply batshit crazy. Long Teeth of the Night (2022) included twenty-eight of his best stories from the period 1999-2019 and is a startlingly unique blend of the uncanny to the weird, via horror and science fiction. After such a huge career defining accomplishment many writers might have stepped back and taken stock, but not Zelenyj, who bounced straight into Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator, a stunning undertaking, AZ1] close to 500-pages in length. These bizarre stories often capture unique moments, startling snapshots of life, coming-of-age moments, heartbreak, or individuals trapped within the ripples of otherworldly occurrences. The natural ability to effortlessly flow between genres is a rare literary gift and few do it better, where literary rulebooks are discarded and the monsters are frequently the most compassionate characters. He has an unpredictable and jarring writing style, which takes plots and narratives into bizarre directions, often slipping down sideroads, instead of directing his narratives into the realms of the crowd pleasing money shot. He refuses to play by any literary rulebook, except his own. This is all part of Alexander Zelenyj's unique charm. - Tony Jones, Horror DNA

For over twenty years, Alexander Zelenyj has been writing unforgettable fiction. His stories span the literary continuum, blending genres in new and unexpected ways to create what many critics have described as "unclassifiable" literature. Never afraid to venture to those places that few other authors would dare to explore, he weaves bold narratives that are by turns harrowing, insightful, and revelatory. They are stories that confront the most abhorrent of monsters, embrace the truth and the wonder of the human condition, and pose questions without answer. These Long Teeth of the Night celebrates the first two decades of Zelenyj's published short fiction. This special anniversary retrospective collects twenty-eight of his most remarkable stories, including new material and notes from the author that offer unique insight into the creative process. Prepare yourself. The stories of Alexander Zelenyj are stories of the night. And it has teeth.

For over twenty years, Alexander Zelenyj has been writing unforgettable fiction. His stories span the literary continuum, blending genres in new and unexpected ways to create what many critics have described as "unclassifiable" literature. Never afraid to venture to those places that few other authors would dare to explore, he weaves bold narratives that are by turns harrowing, insightful, and revelatory. They are stories that confront the most abhorrent of monsters, embrace the truth and the wonder of the human condition, and pose questions without answer. These Long Teeth of the Night celebrates the first two decades of Zelenyj's published short fiction. This special anniversary retrospective collects twenty-eight of his most remarkable stories, including new material and notes from the author that offer unique insight into the creative process. Prepare yourself. The stories of Alexander Zelenyj are stories of the night. And it has teeth.

This was the secret Paradise hidden amid the world's great weights. A door was opening." Karen: I will see you again." Together, they would reach a new place. A 62-page festival for the world-broken. Because there are paths...

This was the secret Paradise hidden amid the world's great weights. A door was opening." Karen: I will see you again." Together, they would reach a new place. A 62-page festival for the world-broken. Because there are paths...

A massive new collection of dark and genre-busting stories.

A massive new collection of dark and genre-busting stories.