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There are many stories in which divine beings come to an end. But what happens after a deity perishes? Would they… decompose, their holy forms rotting away to nothing? Or would they linger, their figures forever changing the surrounding environment, or even becoming an environment themselves? Would they ever really…

A story that beckons us to pause and reflect. This narrative, woven from the threads of memory and dreams, invites us into the sanctity of an ancient house—a place where the walls echo with tales of togetherness, resilience, and the simple beauty of everyday life. May this tale touch your…

Let us step inside ‘The Rat’s’ world of quiet thoughts and deep connections. Through his letters, we get a heartfelt glimpse into his journey through loneliness, self-discovery, and the simple wish to be understood and connected with someone. THE RAT’S FIRST LETTER (postmarked December 21st, one year ago) So how’s…

Illustration: Rational Animations They say only Good can create, whereas Evil is sterile. Think Tolkien, where Morgoth can’t make things himself, so perverts Elves to Orcs for his armies. But I think this gets it entirely backwards; it’s Good that just mutates and twists, and it’s Evil that teems with…

Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching. Students attend a livestreaming class at the Little Pepper E-Commerce Academy, which charges about $1,000 for two weeks of classes, in the eastern Chinese…

Nguyễn Văn Dũng was 23 years old but not even one and a half meters tall. Outsiders looking at him would think this was a thirteen-year-old child. “Mr. Hưng” probably saw a “bright” career in that appearance. Dũng did not go into “selling” anything. Dũng was a professional beggar. Dũng…

Once popular everywhere, in today’s age of YouTube and streaming sites, DVD shops are on their last legs. The maximalist visuals, with all the performers on the cover, was jarring. The designs were a mix of signature Vietnamese typographies with attention-grabbing color palettes ranging from lush green to sunset orange,…

Deciding what to do with a dead friend or relative’s online presence is complicated and time-consuming but there are shortcuts Untangling digital interactions after someone dies is becoming increasingly complicated.  Gavin Blomeley was lucky his mother was incredibly organised before she died. She left a note that included the passcode…

One of the great problems of human beings is that we are far too good at keeping going. Until, suddenly, one day, much to everyone’s surprise, including our own, we break. As vital as emotions are to everybody, they can also sometimes take us down a path that might be…

In a world that tends to cater to more, better, faster (and louder), do you just want just enough, slow, and quiet? Here are some ways we can embrace the calm of analog in this modern sea of noisy, digital chaos. Photos taken on a disposable camera around Chicago.  Photos…