Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Notes from the Underground is a groundbreaking story about a man who doesn’t fit in and can’t stop fighting with himself, the world, and everyone around him. Told through the voice of an unnamed narrator in St. Petersburg, it’s part confession, part rant, and part warning, showing what happens when bitterness, pride, and loneliness take over someone’s life. Though written in the 1800s, its sharp look at self-doubt, rebellion, and the human need for connection still feels startlingly modern, making it a powerful read for anyone curious about the darker corners of the mind.