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Diary of a Village Boy: The Leopard Spirit 16 (Big Cat on the Prowl 2)
The land wasn’t exactly everyone’s friend, as the folktales told. Just as one of the grannies taught us, the land was sacred, and every living thing owed its existence to Ala, the land. I knew that anyway. I always wondered why our stories started with a particular place—land and time. It now made sense to…
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Diary of A Village Boy: The Leopard Spirit 14 (Tales by Moonlight 4)
Before asking everyone to leave, the messenger made sure the little children were gathered first to prevent any commotion. The evening wind rolled out, like a sudden whiff, embracing the entire village. The suddenness added drama to the already vulnerable situation. I saw the younger men whisper into each other’s ears, with some frightful, calming…
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Lions & Leopards
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? From a young age, I have been captivated by the majestic presence of big cats—lions, leopards, tigers, jaguars, cheetahs, and more. There’s something undeniably awe-inspiring about these powerful creatures. Among them, I am especially drawn to the regal lions, their golden manes flowing like fiery crowns,…
