The night of an ASEAN day, ASEAN asked Malaysia on how he met Singapore for the first time, but eventually it turned out to be a tale that was familiar to him, but unknowingly told differently. ----------- This is purposefully written based off of the urban Legend of the Merlion, and meant to release in correlation with Singapore Day [07.09.2022]. Reverie Shorts #2 [ENG] 🌾

Out of desperation of this trapped space of this, the UN (Ash) had decided to send away his pet dove outside of his palace, in search for someone who he can talk to through a mode of communication he thought he could handle -- letters. It was only until when the letter was responded, he realized it was a reply from an organization he had no idea had existed at this point, ASEAN (Hai). From there on out, more and more letters come and go despite their... unique circumstances.... ----- This is an epistolary book/fic: a collection of letters written by a character. Though in this case it was... two characters? Letters are AT LEAST to be in order, but there may have been a couple left out or scattered due to the lack of dates. (Either due to irrelevance or just plain out lost) Legend: ❆ - UN's letter ❂ - ASEAN's letter ☆ - Letter inserted that is not in order ***** * both human names and country names WILL be used. for convenience to the reader though, if they mention a separate country, the country name will be used in [brackets]. * previously published as feathered letters, this is an updated and edited version. the old copy of the book will be available on Ao3. [ENG]

As a former believer of myths that roam the world, Hai (ASEAN) had thought all hope was lost, as his life was turned miserable in just moments notice. This would've all changed when one day, he had decided to ditch his own kingdom recognition ceremony, he had decided to roam around a cave where it was forbidden for him to go. There he had discovered a dragon he thought was, one he thought was beautiful with its gorgeous scales and features. Entranced by it, he had formed a kinship that would've lasted. After knowing the dragon was sought for however, he had a reason to protect it. ---- Whilst on travel in uncovering the secrets of the dragon, Sea finds himself in a predicament, in a situation involving a certain crystal. The Lure -- a white stone-like crystal that glows under the submission of a linked mythical creature. Knowing this stone alone made ASEAN realize how this specific item can be misused really badly. Trying to find for it however, ASEAN would have found himself stuck inside a narrative between siblings, and childhood friends that can be broken due to trying to be perfect, and perfect alone. ----- !! Miracular Beliefs is part 1 of 2 of the actual full story. The story is split into two parts (because its too LONG i will cry with you). Tackles only Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia's stories in depth as well as the beginning of the entire narrative. Check below for part 2 once available. :) !! Adventure / Historical Fiction / Slice of Life / Magical Realism / Action Cross-posted in AO3 [ENG]

[UNDER HEAVY EDITING] Timor's journey to find values in this world full of anything and everything possible. - written in celebration(?) of timor leste's succession to asean :)