They say that we only truly see the world when we look back at the ruins of our own choices. This book is born from that very realization—the moment when the veil of youth falls, and we are forced to confront the difference between what we wanted and what we actually needed. "The Amethyst Sky" is more than just a story about a man working in exile or a marriage that crumbled under the weight of distance. It is an exploration of the "blind ignorance" that often defines our early years. We chase the glitter of the world, believing it to be gold, only to realize that the most precious gems were standing quietly beside us all along, waiting for our eyes to open. This journey—Andrei's journey—is a tribute to every soul that has felt the sting of betrayal but found the strength to rebuild from the ashes. It is a reminder that while we cannot change the years lost to the "dictatorship of the eyes," we can choose how we see the horizon from this moment forward. I invite you to step into the dust-filled corridors of a small village school, to feel the bite of a cold foreign wind, and finally, to witness the warmth of a light that never truly went out. May you find your own amethyst sky within these pages. D.C.S./AltUnivers
