Habel and Veronika kissed on New Year's Eve, marking the beginning of their correspondence. Through these letters, Habel’s world—once filled only with scripture and prayers—became alive with Veronika’s chatter. On the other hand, Veronika’s world, formerly consumed by disillusionment with God, … [Read more...]
A Short History of Longans
July 9, 2026 by
‘They said you were a murdering bushranger.’ It’s the winter of 2049 and Daniel is elderly and long isolated. After yet another devastating storm, this time destroying his beloved longan tree, he finds his fragile peace threatened by a growing friendship with a widowed neighbour and the … [Read more...]
Wisanggeni: Sang Buronan
July 1, 2026 by
Are humans free, or bound by destiny? From the depths of the ocean, Wisanggeni the Fugitive storms the heavens in search of an answer. Thrilling as a martial arts epic. Wise as a philosophical tome. Light as lighthearted entertainment. Originally serialized in the weekly magazine Zaman, from … [Read more...]
The Good Sea
June 22, 2026 by
The asylum seekers who fought for independence in East Timor First, I thought the boat was going to split in two and sink. Some of us could not swim. We were all going to die if the boat sank. But I thought, 'Oh well, we have made it this far; if we die, we will be considered heroes, there will … [Read more...]
Phoning Faust
June 18, 2026 by
Queer mixed Indonesian college student Dian Faust attempts to call the suicide hotline only to dial the wrong number, her finger slipping and typing in six three times (the mark of the Devil). The mysterious voice on the other end of the line is revealed to be a charming scam caller named Memphis … [Read more...]
