The familiar world disappears with the advent of darkness - and woe to those who find themselves outside the walls of the house on the night when the crimson star rises... Unprecedented evil is approaching the principality, and it can only be stopped by making a terrible sacrifice - the hearts of five heroes... Along the roads of the unknown Magicians roam the world, giving everyone they meet a choice: a blessing or a terrible curse.... At night, monsters crawl out from under the beds, devouring children and taking their place... The new author's collection "The Spell" by the recognized classic of Russian science fiction Svyatoslav Loginov includes mainly stories and novellas, previously unpublished, as well as several “rarities” from different years. Magicians, wizards and sorcerers - these are the heroes of the collection, which will not leave any fan of the fantasy genre indifferent.