The neighbors said it was a curse. I said it was fate. Perhaps there was no woman more peculiar, more unsettling, even than Ratri. While…
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Kategori: Short Story
Cut Mala (The Chosen Land)
That night was unlike any before. The sky was exceptionally clear, radiant, and filled with stars, without a cloud in sight. A soft breeze drifted…
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The Sorrow of the Stone Mason
With her swollen belly, my wife continued her daily activities. Even this early, she had already brewed coffee and joined me while I drank it.…
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After the Sacrifice
After performing his sacrificial duty, Kaban found himself plagued by nightmares. Even long after the Feast of Sacrifice had passed, these nightmares haunted him, depriving…
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The Belt Given by Kiai Ghofar
Perhaps only a few people will believe my story. Will you listen to it? He merely snorted, wagged his tail, and then nestled against my…
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Mother’s Wheelchair
This is a shortcut. A shortcut connecting the Kukusan area in Depok City to southern Jakarta. Although it is called Jalan Serengseng Sawah, there isn’t…
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The Secret of the Worn-out Cap
The shouts had ended months ago, but their echoes still filled Dzul’s ears. There was no hint of shame on his face. In fact, his…
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Dark Night in the Middle of the Sugarcane Field
The dark night, accompanied by the sound of owls, made the atmosphere tense. The owl’s hoots echoed as I successfully leaped over a small ditch.…
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A Can of Eid Biscuits
For Darsem, Eid was a moment where she truly witnessed how, in the world she trod upon, material wealth overshadowed the god revered during the…
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Ale, Fish, and Loss
“Daddy, do fish have a religion?” “Why do you ask?” “If it dies, who will it go back to?” “You’re too young to think so…
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