Literary Dark Fantasy · Psychological Fiction

IrinaShuranova

I write about identity under pressure —
how love, power, fear, and longing reshape the self.

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Irina Shuranova

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I write about identity under pressure — how love, power, fear, and longing reshape the self. My fiction explores attachment, shadow work, and inner transformation through mythic structures, Taoist motifs, and emotionally grounded storytelling.

My books are for readers drawn to literary fantasy, psychologically complex characters, and emotionally precise prose. My signature style combines dark lyricism, archetypal architecture, and nuanced character psychology.

I am a Ukrainian author, born in 1988, based in the UAE. I write in English and hold a Master's degree in Psychology. Outside writing, I am drawn to hiking, historical dance traditions of the 15th to 19th centuries, gardening, and travel.

I keep a private life and let my books speak where I choose silence.

Literary FantasyShadow WorkArchetypal PsychologyDark LyricismMagical RealismPsychological FantasyDark Fantasy

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Petals And The Locked Sky by Irina Shuranova
2025

Petals And The Locked Sky

A novel of obsession, shadow, and letting go

A debut novel described by readers as "atmospheric", "emotionally immersive", and "deeply psychological". Dark lyricism meets archetypal depth in a world where love and control blur into something dangerous.

The Ivory Pinion by Irina Shuranova
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2026

The Ivory Pinion

A literary dark fantasy of obsession, transformation, and slow-burning love

A mysterious woman guided by dreams arrives at an Inari shrine in search of an ancient scroll hidden in the imperial capital. As her quest deepens with the quiet wanderer Reine, they draw the attention of a powerful noble mage — and what begins as a search soon turns into a struggle over memory, identity, and possession.

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