I’m Alex Buday, and for me, writing is both, memory and discovery. My stories are born where personal memory meets history—where the shadow of Chernobyl, the silence of borders, and the illusions of freedom shape ordinary lives in extraordinary times.As the creator of Illusions Not Included, I explore what lies beneath the surface: the myths we inherit, the narratives we cling to, and the fragile truths we often overlook. Essays, novellas, and satire become my way of holding up a mirror—sometimes ironic, sometimes raw, but always searching for clarity in a world clouded by appearances.I invite you to step into this space—where history, humanity, and illusions collide, and where stories are told without shortcuts and without slogans.