K. E. Adamus
Award-winning writer
Order 'Suicides Club' novella
When two depressed persons sign up to a mysterious club, all they want a professional help to end their lives but things spice up, when they are demanded to fulfil the club rules and learn the value of life.
The tasks start harmless.
Volunteering. Facing humiliation. Surviving daily chaos.
But soon Angela and Robert find themselves tangled in events that no therapist could have predicted: a hitman charity, deportation from Poland, underground wrestling matches, kidnappers with poor communication skills, and a Coach who laughs at all the wrong moments.
As their lives spiral into absurdity, the one thing neither of them expects begins to happen —
they start wanting to live.
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Order 'Sanity Test' novella
It's a record of an email exchange between a psychiatrist and a patient, though not everything is obvious at first — things become clear by the end of the novella.
The book reads as if it were written by Gogol and Beckett together, while having a party.
'Last Episode' short novella
A sharp, modern tragicomedy with wit as its weapon. Last Episode is as addictive as the shows Ilona can’t stop watching, and just as revealing about the human condition. Fans of dark humor and domestic drama will binge this in one sitting.
Beneath the comedy lies a darker truth: a portrait of two people who’ve forgotten how to talk, listen, and love. The humor cuts deep, making Last Episode both entertaining and uncomfortably real.
'Losers: Short Stories'
"Losers: Short Stories" - the ultimate underdog collection that'll make you laugh, cry, and root for the little guy (even if he never quite makes it).
These short stories take a break from the typical hero-centric narrative and instead dive into the lives of those who just can't seem to catch a break. Get ready to meet some seriously quirky characters!
From a struggling door-to-door salesman to a medieval chronicler, these stories prove that not all heroes wear capes (some wear really outdated shoes). And forget about the usual sci-fi cliches - our exiled alien got kicked off his planet for losing a football game. Talk about tough love!
But don't be fooled - these stories may be hilarious and absurd, but they tackle some pretty real issues too. Depression, post-communism realities, and accidental boss murder are just a few of the challenges our losers face. The stakes are high, the conflicts are relatable, and the results are both unexpected and unforgettable. So why not take a break from your hero worship and give "Losers: Short Stories" a chance? Trust us, you won't regret it.
'To Outwit the Fate'
What would you do in such situation: a young student is struck by a series of unfortunate events and turns to an elderly woman for sponsorship.Suddenly she got murdered. You would probably call the police, don't you?
He does something different and resorts to a dangerous ploy to keep her pension. His only ally in these surreal events is a female student suffering from mythomania. Together they try to solve a mystery, and become independent adults.
This gripping tale of deception and survival promises to take you on a thrilling ride.
One dead sponsor, one unreliable friend, one weird hobby and one decision.
A great book if you want to oversleep for next day errands, as multiple readers complained that they couldn't put it away. Page turner? Also, kind of a trauma guaranteed (poor Pelagia!)