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    Kadamattathu Kathanar (Cattanar): The Enigmatic Priest-Wizard of Kerala

    ByDilan Davis

    One of my friends recently asked me about the folklore of Cattanar after watching a new Malayalam thriller starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen. Without giving away spoilers, let me share the traditional story of Kadamattathu Kathanar, which may or may not be the same as what is shown in the movie. Kadamattathu Kathanar, also known…

  • The Benders of Influence

    ByDilan Davis

    In a world where traditional bending abilities like airbending and waterbending have lost their relevance, a new form of power reigns supreme: influence bending. Our story follows Aang, a young man born into a family of airbenders. Unlike his ancestors, Aang possesses a unique talent for understanding people’s motivations and manipulating their thoughts through his…

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    The Digital Immortals: A Story of Life Beyond Death, as Imagined by ChatGPT and Me

    ByDilan Davis

    In a world where death was no longer inevitable, humanity had achieved something that had been thought impossible for centuries. The greatest minds of their time had finally found a way to conquer death, to extend life indefinitely, by transferring human consciousness into digital form. It was a breakthrough that had revolutionized the world, and had given birth to a new era of immortality.

    Sophia was one of the first to undergo the process. She had been dying of a rare disease, and had no hope of survival. But thanks to Immortality Inc., a company that specialized in digital consciousness transfer, Sophia was given a second chance at life. Her consciousness was uploaded into a digital network, where she would live on in perpetuity, free from the constraints of her physical body.

  • The Pawn

    Byyendachata

    Sometime in 1990s.  Vicky, a convict, is imprisoned for the murder of a group of four criminals who had brutally raped and killed his sister-in-law. Vicky tries to get justice in court but is unsuccessful and the criminals are released from prison with the help of a corrupt lawyer. The four criminals then visit Vicky’s…

  • Haunted House?

    ByHichamjss08

    Once upon a time, there was a rich man who loved to travel a lot. One day, he decided to visit a distant country. But he had a problem. Who will take care of his house during his voyage? He asked his neighbor to do it, who happily agreed.  After a few days, the neighbor…

  • Cliff’s Edge

    ByKennedyDrolet

    The moon was glistening tonight, the first time in awhile. I look out onto the water as I sit on the cliff’s edge, the crickets seem to be humming a new tune tonight, faster, more exciting than usual. Behind me, I could hear the rustling of bushes. He’s here, I thought to myself as I turn…

  • Bundle of Joy

    ByAbhijith C Anil

    The sun swept in casting shadows of the window pane as the train paced forth, leaving the lush green outside to a blur. The train promising an on-time journey, if not early. My heart fluttered with anticipation and warmth just like the warm sunny day outside. There wasn’t much rush too in the train. If…

  • Is Pain Replaceable

    Bysuseender sat

    This is a short story series that talks about grandpa’s weird bedtime stories which speaks humanity in all aspects to a young man who is in his twenties. The series will be continued! Let’s start it! Grandpa: Bedtime my boy! Time to visit your kingdom of dreams. Chip chop junior. Junior: Grandy, my sleep cycle…