“Crystals from the Planet Gliese” by Heliya Alekseeva is a beautifully written collection of fantastic and mystical stories that instantly pulled me in. Each tale feels like stepping into a new universe—imaginative, atmospheric, and full of wonder. Alekseeva has a unique way of blending mystery, emotion, and cosmic magic, creating stories that stay with you long after you finish reading. I especially loved how every story offers its own message and depth while still fitting perfectly into the overall theme of the collection. It’s the kind of book that sparks your imagination and makes you want to explore each page slowly, savoring every detail. A truly mesmerizing read for fans of fantasy, mythology, and otherworldly adventures. Highly recommended!

This is a collection of truly extraordinary short stories that transport you into astonishing worlds. The easy, elegant language makes each dreamlike tale a captivating and unforgettable read, exploring the limits of the human mind and leaving you with much food for thought. A highly recommended book!

Eine abwechslungsreiche Sammlung kurzer Geschichten, in denen Science-Fiction und Mystik Hand in Hand gehen. Von denkenden Kristallen auf Gliese über Zeitschleifen bis zu Fragen rund um KI und Bewusstsein – jede Story stellt eine einfache, aber spannende Grundfrage: Wie bleiben wir menschlich, wenn das Unbegreifliche anklopft? Besonders mochte ich, dass die Figuren keine Superhelden sind, sondern normale Menschen, die in außergewöhnliche Situationen geraten. Der Schreibstil ist klar, bildhaft und hat etwas Tröstliches: selbst wenn es düster wird, schimmert Neugier und Hoffnung durch. Beim Lesen hatte ich oft das Gefühl, an einem Lagerfeuer zu sitzen und seltsame, schöne Geschichten zu hören, die noch lange nachklingen. Wer kurze, pointierte Ideen mag, die Kopf und Herz anschalten, wird hier fündig. Probier eine Geschichte – und ich wette, du bleibst für die nächste.

"Crystals from the planet Gliese" is a collection of truly extraordinary, fantastic short stories which mainly relate to the limits and preoccupation of the human mind, also offering a "what if" to show how things could be improved. In easy language the author draws her readers into another world where the boundaries of thoughts are left behind and the scene opens for something new. The stories appear almost dreamlike, making it easy to imagine the scenery and following the plot. Each short story in itself is food for thought and leaves its traces. I was captivated, enthralled and could not stop reading. This is highly recommendable reading material!