Return of Rasputin

"Return of Rasputin" by Maurice O'Brien follows Dr. Elena Morozova, who discovers the perfectly preserved body of mystic Grigori Rasputin in modern-day Siberia. When Rasputin awakens, strange and catastrophic events begin to unfold worldwide—markets crash, leaders have apocalyptic visions, and chaos spreads. Rasputin reveals himself as a supernatural bridge between worlds, not truly human. Elena is forced to confront Rasputin by the Neva River, where he challenges her to decide humanity’s future. As the world teeters on the edge of destruction, Elena makes a fateful choice for the sake of humanity, pushing Rasputin into the river. This act halts the chaos—for now. The epilogue suggests that, although order is restored, something ancient and menacing still waits beneath the surface, leaving the story open-ended.