Have you ever heard of the story of Jaka Tarub and the Seven Nymphs? This folktale originates from the Javanese region and has several versions. What’s the story like? Let’s hear it here. Jaka Tarub Meets the Nymphs Once upon a time, in a village in Central Java, there lived a young man named Jaka …
“Yo!” said the mustached man, crossing his arms with a rough voice. “Give it to him! I gotta get an answer today, Kalingundil!! You hear!?” The person named Kalingundil nodded and accepted the letter handed to them. “If he talks too much…,” the mustached man said again, “just take care of it. Leave now, and …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 10 A pretty big bulldozer was slowly parked in front of the wall that surrounded the vast cemetery owned by the Drakuli family. The engine was equipped with a sound suppressor so as not to raise suspicion from Mr. Gali’s family, whose land was going to be demolished. And led by …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 9 At five in the evening, the chirping of a flock of sparrows filled the roof of Lupus’ house. For a long time, the jackfruit tree in the backyard had become their nest. And every evening, before returning to their nests after a day of searching for food, the sparrows would …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 8 Since the creepy graveyard incident yesterday, Lulu’s whole vibe towards Lupus has totally changed. She feels like she’s rediscovered the old Lupus, the one who always had her back and understood her struggles. Lulu has come to realize that Lupus is a brother worth cherishing, someone she can trust. That’s …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 7 Lupus hurriedly pedaled his bike through the small alleys. He was in such a rush that he forgot to wear his sandals. And to make matters worse, his bike brakes were completely worn out. So, whenever there were little kids running or crossing in front of him, Lupus had to …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 6 As usual, that night the cemetery was quiet and eerie. The wind blew fiercely, creating terrifying sounds. The hoots of owls from the branches of the waru tree added to the creepy atmosphere. And the moon was still shyly shining like yesterday. It was the rainy season, and that night …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 5 Lulu already knows that Lupus is a scaredy-cat. He talks big, boasting about being brave enough to fight ghosts, but deep down he’s a chicken. Imagine this, while everyone in the house is enjoying their time watching RCTI, Lupus suddenly screams without shame just because he saw a mouse crawling …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 4 Don’t be surprised if you’ve seen lately that Lulu has become close with Drakuli. Remember DrakuJi? Drakuli is Lulu’s friend whose style is a bit weird (read Lupus: Ih, Syereeem!). He is the only child of Mr. Gali, who owns a cemetery business and lives in a large cemetery area. …
The Unsociable Drakuli Part 3 The bright air on that Saturday morning created a lively atmosphere at the Rap Competition held by Radio Ga Ga. Teenagers dressed in their typical fashion crowded the open arena behind the Radio Ga Ga parking lot, which had been transformed into a cool hangout spot. Magazine cover-worthy guys and …