Stefani Christova: 2 books

Published in various literary journals, the stories that make up this collection have enjoyed reprints, translations, and pod-casting. Each of the stories touches on the themes of solitude and the unattainable longings of the heart. The author’s version of reality is that of her Bulgarian forebears—a reality that is lush and more colorful, and keeps a door ajar for the unexpected.

Evgenia, a strong-minded and beautiful girl, spends the summer in Bulgaria. There, she finds herself courted by two zmay—supernatural beings from the local folklore. Both of them are stunningly handsome and powerful beyond imagination. Both of them promise her the world. However, their intentions...