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Twelve darkly satirical stories that reveal the true nature of everyday life under communism in Eastern Europe.

Life behind the Iron Curtain has long captivated readers of political fiction, Cold War memoirs, and literary satire. Whether you're drawn to the dystopian warnings of George Orwell or the poetic defiance of Herta Müller, there’s an undeniable, raw power in stories born from surveillance, censorship, and the quiet resilience of ordinary people.

My book, Dreams from Communism, brings...

I was walking down the main street in Sutton. It was one of those rare sunny days in London—the sky clear, the air mild, and the city felt welcoming.

I was in a neighborhood I didn’t know—though London is a city that’s hard to fully know. I often stopped by St. Nicholas Mall, where I had coffee at a cozy little pastry shop. They offered fresh cakes, always temptingly arranged, with a sign above them that read, "With tradition since 1946."

I believe the place was Polish—the staff were friendly,...

What happens when an ideology that promises equality, progress, and prosperity turns into a system of contradictions, absurdity, and survival?

"Dreams from Communism" is a collection of 12 true stories that reveal the reality of life in communist Bulgaria—told through dark humor, sharp irony, and raw honesty.

Through the eyes of ordinary people—doctors, teachers, bureaucrats, and workers—the book explores the absurd policies, blind loyalty, quiet defiance, and unintended comedy that defined...