The story revolves around a young woman who is invited by an elderly man to spend the evening with him at his isolated estate. Initially hesitant, she accepts and arrives at the mansion. The old man's intentions are unclear, but it becomes apparent that he has ulterior motives for her visit. Throughout the night, the woman tries to leave, but the old man prevents her from doing so. He reveals a dark secret: he is dying and wants someone to share his final moments with. The woman is torn between her desire to escape and her growing sense of responsibility towards this lonely figure.
By Aleksandr Kuprin · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction