Rejtelmek (1. kötet)

Set in a bleak, wintry Budapest of the late 19th century, the narrator awakens to a baffling condition—he has no blood flowing through his veins. His desperate attempts to understand this eerie emptiness are narrated with dark humor and a stark, almost poetic description of a world that seems to reject him. As he drifts through streets and theatres, his voice oscillates between bitter self‑reflection and a fierce, unsettling desire for vengeance.

The story immerses listeners in a labyrinth of memories, old grudges, and a haunting longing for a love that feels both impossible and all‑consuming. Through vivid, unsettling imagery—salted water as sustenance, phantom duels, and a body that feels like a shadow—the protagonist confronts his own mortality while the city watches in muted indifference. This first act promises a compelling blend of gothic atmosphere and psychological intrigue, drawing you into a world where the line between life and death blurs.