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A sample of my writing - Devilish Rain
11 min

A sample of my writing - Devilish Rain

The hunger was a living thing inside him. It was a cold, coiling serpent in his gut that demanded to be fed. It had started with small things: a stray dog he had kicked in a fit of frustration, the sharp, satisfying yelp it made. Then, a bird whose wing he had crushed, just to see the light go out of its tiny, black eye. He had been horrified at himself, had doubled his meditation, had chanted the sutras until his throat was raw. But the serpent only grew stronger, its whispers more persuasive.

Semitic Faiths ‘n Sanatan Dharma: A Simple Study of Contrasts
10 min

Semitic Faiths ‘n Sanatan Dharma: A Simple Study of Contrasts

The vital difference between the Sanatana dharma and the Semitic faiths lies in the concurrent philosophical stream of the former and the abject absence of the same in the latter that the Roberto Baggio episode amply underscores. Inconsolable at letting down Italy in that FIFA world cup final with his over-the-crossbar kick in the penalty shootout against Brazil, that too as its captain, and not finding any solace in ‘Jesus shedding his blood to save sinners’, he turned to Buddhism

How Good is the Indian Muse?
6 min

How Good is the Indian Muse?

The problem is writing has come to be regarded as a means to acquire name and fame, if not money, and it does not matter as long as the writer is in the news, never mind whether someone really comes to read to enjoy or tends to be provoked by the book. Unfortunately for literature, the greater rewards of writing lost their relevance and the lesser benefits came to mean everything.  Till this is understood, unkind cuts would continue to be inflicted in the arena of Indian writing. That’s for sure

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Out Of Sequence

A fractured mind. A fatal accident. A trial where the ultimate witness can’t trust his own memory. If you love mind-bending psychological thrillers with unpredictable courtroom drama, discover Out of Sequence today

Sachin Karnik Oct 26, 2026 👁 3 💬 0
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Apprentice to the Angels

New book Apprentice to the Angels available on Amazon or at www.jesaichantler.com

Jesai Chantler Oct 23, 2026 👁 10 💬 0
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Psychologics

WARNING! This literature can be Depressing,Dark, Profanity, Anger, Funny_Sad, Without Care, Diligent, Convincing, But all ultimately Truth! The Level Of What It is! Is!

Marlon Lawe Oct 19, 2026 👁 21 💬 0
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New Book Released

A poem from my poetry book, "LETTERS TO JESUS : Christian Poems."

Anahit Arustamyan Oct 15, 2026 👁 254 💬 0
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I Published My Pain. I Never Expected People to Thank Me.

I wrote a deeply personal story, and complete strangers started recognizing themselves in it. Writing and publishing Unshattered gave my pain purpose, and now my life has a new direction.

Carmen Lea Oct 15, 2026 👁 10 💬 0
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LETTERS TO JESUS : Christian Poems

A Christian poetry book that unfolds the human condition in earthly life’s troubles with powerful faith in eternal perspective.

Anahit Arustamyan Oct 13, 2026 👁 198 💬 0
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Made For Each Other; A Contemporary Christian Romance

Lissa Davis came to New Mexico for a temporary job assignment, not to fall for a man whose faith challenges everything she believes about security and the future.

Karen Cogan Oct 13, 2026 👁 12 💬 0
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A sample of my writing - Devilish Rain

The hunger was a living thing inside him. It was a cold, coiling serpent in his gut that demanded to be fed. It had started with small things: a stray dog he had kicked in a fit of frustration, the sharp, satisfying yelp it made. Then, a bird whose wing he had crushed, just to see the light go out of its tiny, black eye. He had been horrified at himself, had doubled his meditation, had chanted the sutras until his throat was raw. But the serpent only grew stronger, its whispers more persuasive.

Colin Devonshire Oct 11, 2026 👁 10 💬 0
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Semitic Faiths ‘n Sanatan Dharma: A Simple Study of Contrasts

The vital difference between the Sanatana dharma and the Semitic faiths lies in the concurrent philosophical stream of the former and the abject absence of the same in the latter that the Roberto Baggio episode amply underscores. Inconsolable at letting down Italy in that FIFA world cup final with his over-the-crossbar kick in the penalty shootout against Brazil, that too as its captain, and not finding any solace in ‘Jesus shedding his blood to save sinners’, he turned to Buddhism

BS Murthy Oct 03, 2026 👁 10 💬 0
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Do you love a good contemporary Christian romance?

Lissa Davis has built her life around one thing: security. She doesn't trust easily, not with her heart, her future, or her plans. Then she meets Jason, a man who trusts God with all three

Karen Cogan Sep 30, 2026 👁 15 💬 0
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How Good is the Indian Muse?

The problem is writing has come to be regarded as a means to acquire name and fame, if not money, and it does not matter as long as the writer is in the news, never mind whether someone really comes to read to enjoy or tends to be provoked by the book. Unfortunately for literature, the greater rewards of writing lost their relevance and the lesser benefits came to mean everything.  Till this is understood, unkind cuts would continue to be inflicted in the arena of Indian writing. That’s for sure

BS Murthy Sep 29, 2026 👁 10 💬 0
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