Kampung Seberang was located on a clear, watery seafront. White sand spread along the beach. The palm trees waved in the wind. The fishing boats leaned before and after catching fish in the sea. The residents of Kampung Seberang lived a simple life. Their houses had poles that were high enough so that tidal water did not enter their homes. The pillars of the house were made of solid wood. Th…
The young man was stunned. He watched the watermelons, oranges, tomatoes, spinach, chili trees, and other plants were crumbled and scattered on the ground. It was as if a bunch of wild animals had been partying all night long there. "This is too much!" He said irritably. His face wrinkled with displeasure. Unconsciously he clenched his hands. He had lost patience with the destroyer. A few week…
Lolotabang shivered. It was not due to the cold air pressing against her skin, but because of the piercing gaze of that robust man. His eyes sent chills down her spine. Her pretty face turned pale with fear. She tidied up her weaving kits in a hurry and went inside her house, slamming its door shut. Then she peeked from the corner of a window. The big tall figure on the horse's back was still…
Unce upon a time, in East Java, lived a youth, named Bambang Widyaka, the son of an invulnerable resi (ascetic), Resi Jati Pitutur. Being a resi’son, Bambang Widyaka was unquestionably skilfull in martial art and knowledgeable in asceticism. His father brought him up in asceticism, so he frequently and regularly secluded himself as a hermit for his spiritual enlightenment. One early morning…
Jenis kayu komersial pernah menjadi sumber penghasil devisa penting bagi Indonesia. Kayu-kayu komersial, terutama yang mendominasi hutan dataran rendah, telah mengalami perubahan alih fungsi lahan yang begitu cepat sejak tiga dekade lalu sehingga mengakibatkan menurunnya habitat dan populasi alam. Apabila tidak segera dilakukan aksi konservasi yang nyata, jenis-jenis tersebut bisa punah dalam w…
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