About this ebook
Open Door is an unsettling, deeply psychological narrative that exists in the chilling gap between two worlds, told simultaneously in English and Russian. Moving restlessly between languages and states of being, the story chronicles a steep descent under the heavy, watchful gaze of a gilded and totalitarian authority. Through its intricate, mirrored labyrinth, the book explores the invisible scripts of power that dictate human fate and the grim selections individuals must face in the stark silence of a locked room.
Spanning generations, the text weaves elements of gothic bureaucracy and eerie folktale traditions. From a sweeping hundred-year history of military duty, secret institutions, and tragic assassinations in Black Mountain, to a mystical academy ritual where incense refuses to burn, characters like Yen San, Tri Fei, and Zhao navigate a web of family secrets, betrayal, and ghosts. As they seek the terrifying truth behind a crown prince's rebellion and a general's battlefield death, they find themselves trapped in an ornate palace of rules and grotesque enforcement. Open Door asks what we must endure—and what we must forcefully forget—just to survive another hour.
About the author
David Jackson is a multifaceted author, designer, and artist with a profound interest in the duality of language, memory, and structural power. In his evocative writing, Jackson routinely blends historical and military mystery with the haunting traditions of folklore and bureaucratic horror. Heavily involved in every stage of his books' creations—from conceptualization and linguistic rhythm to the interior layout and original artwork—he crafts immersive, multi-layered literary worlds. Jackson specializes in challenging his readers, intentionally disorienting them through complex, dual-keyed narratives that force them to question authority, confront silent selections, and navigate the ornate psychological cages of human history.
