Dayak Stories

In the heart of Borneo's jungle, there are nights when even the animals fall silent. No cicadas. No owls. No river's song. Only the sound of drums-slow, heavy, echoing like a heartbeat rising from the earth itself. The elders call them the Midnight Drums. They say no living hand strikes them. It is the Dayak spirits, summoning the dead and warning the living. Many who followed the sound never returned, swallowed by the jungle without a trace. But Jaya, a restless young hunter, cannot resist the call. Drawn by echoes in the night, he steps into a forbidden ritual where shadows dance, ancestors whisper, and the line between the living and the dead begins to blur. A supernatural horror tale inspired by Dayak folklore. Perfect for fans of dark folklore, jungle mysteries, and chilling rituals. Includes cultural notes on Dayak traditions and their haunting midnight drums. Dare to listen? The jungle is waiting...

Two Sarawakians found each other at a charity auction for the renovation project of St. Thomas Cathedral, later fell in love, and said their marriage vows. But they soon found themselves in episodes of troubles and heartaches in their marriage journey. Will they be strong enough to stay together through it all? Will they survive their fragile marriage? The Bahasa Malaysia version is available entitled, "Presiden Victor jatuh sakit - Demam Cinta!" Search by tag of the author @niecristal

This story is an adapted extract from my writings about my trip in Kalimantan, which highlights the kindness and friendliness of the people of Indonesia.

The rainforest of Borneo is more than just shadows and mist. It is a grave of secrets. Villagers whisper of a blood oath sworn by Dayak warriors long ago, binding their spirits to the jungle forever. Outsiders who wander too deep rarely return. Adrian came to Borneo in search of forgotten folklore. But when the whispers in the canopy begin calling his name, he realizes the stories are not just legends they are warnings. The masked guardians of the curse have awakened, and the jungle has chosen him. A supernatural horror tale inspired by Southeast Asian folklore Dark, atmospheric, and chilling to the very last page Perfect for fans of haunted forests, cursed rituals, and folklore horror Do you dare to listen to the whispers?