My works

Welcome to my collection of published works, where stories weave through the complexities of human experience, blending gritty realism with elements of the fantastical and introspective. Below are my books, available on Google Play Books, each offering a unique journey into worlds both familiar and otherworldly.

Books

1. The Architect

  • Author: Sinan İşlekdemir
  • Published: February 10, 2025
  • Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy (Contemporary), Literary, Magical Realism, Psychological
  • Description: The Architect, the first book in the Tales of Purgatory series, follows Demir K. as he navigates a world of tech startups, soulless meetings, and inner turmoil. Drawn by a mysterious voice from ancient ruins—Delphi, the Oracle, the Lighthouse—Demir confronts burnout, loneliness, and a haunting question: Is there a way out, or is he destined to keep falling? This darkly poetic tale blurs the line between reality and the ancient, offering a gripping exploration of the quiet battles within.
  • Pages: 298

2. Geçmişten bir hikaye (Bir bar hikayesi)

  • Author: Sinan İşlekdemir
  • Published: [Year not specified]
  • Genres: City Life, Urban & Street Lit
  • Description: This is not a fairy tale, but the raw, unfiltered story of Demir’s struggle to stand on his own in a world of poverty, debt, loan sharks, a drug-dealing friend, and a fairy-like figure. A tale of anti-heroes, mistakes, and survival, it follows the lonely souls praying to put their lives back together through endless, cold nights. Written in Turkish, this story captures the gritty essence of urban existence with a touch of flawed humanity.
  • Pages: 208

3. -miş

  • Author: Sinan İşlekdemir
  • Published: November 3, 2023
  • Genres: City Life, General Fiction, Literary, Urban & Street Lit
  • Description: -miş is a story of escape and reinvention, beginning with a single bus ticket. It explores the heavy cost of leaving everything behind—job, people, past—for a new life in a new city. Written in Turkish, this introspective narrative captures the darkness of being enveloped by life’s challenges and the courage it takes to start anew, told in a reflective, past-tense voice.
  • Pages: 300

4. Mimar

  • Author: Sinan İşlekdemir
  • Published: November 1, 2024
  • Genres: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy (Paranormal, Urban), Occult & Supernatural
  • Description: Mimar paints a darkly comedic portrait of a repetitive, soul-crushing routine in a dystopian city. Each morning, the narrator rides a grim metro filled with exhausted workers, homeless drifters, and the stench of despair. Written in Turkish, this vivid narrative explores a world where tragedy is routine, and human connection is drowned out by apathy and technology. A haunting reflection on urban alienation and the supernatural undercurrents of everyday life.
  • Pages: 292