“Funnel” is the first work with which the aspiring writer, Alexey Filippenkov, enters the world of literary creativity. The author skillfully plays on the psychological strings of emotional experiences, telling the reader the dramatic story of a young man who is having a hard time experiencing the years of his youth. The main character considered himself the greatest coward, incapable of brave deeds. He was afraid to take responsibility for himself and his loved ones. It was easier for him to live in the world he was familiar with than to dare to do something more: try to become truly happy. In the deep corners of his soul, he hid his feelings from those around him and hid his true desires. Constant ridicule of others, deep emotions of the hero, fights for his honor and unrequited love that gives hope for life - all this awaits the reader on the pages of this book. Will the main character of the story have enough courage to prove his courage to the whole world? And how many opportunities does he have to become a man when the calendar says 1916? The book is intended for a wide readership.