Max Nabati

27th Seven Stories (Seven Sories, #27) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"27th Seven Stories" by Max Nabati is a captivating anthology that weaves together seven distinct narratives, each exploring the intricate tapestry of human experience across diverse landscapes and cultures. From the sun-drenched beaches of the Philippines to the shadowy borders of historical Iran and beyond, Nabati masterfully blends elements of adventure, introspection, and the supernatural to delve into themes of transience, connection, and self-discovery.

The collection opens with "Chase the Wind," a poignant tale of a restless traveler navigating the allure of fleeting encounters amid tropical paradises, where the pull of the unknown clashes with the desire for belonging. It transitions into "Cockroach," a gripping story set in a futuristic urban sprawl, following a band of unlikely allies challenging systemic corruption through ingenuity and camaraderie, highlighting the fragility of resistance in a digital age.

"Nowruz Tradition" shifts to the vibrant streets of ancient Isfahan, capturing the essence of cultural rituals and personal sacrifice in a heartfelt narrative about love and tradition during the Persian New Year. "The Network" explores the precarious threads of human communication across divided worlds, blending historical tension with subtle mystery as ordinary individuals bridge forbidden gaps.

In "The Nurab Mansion," readers are immersed in a rural Iranian estate where philosophy and emotion intertwine, as a newcomer grapples with echoes of the past and the cycles of life. "Calm Before a Storm" ventures to a remote Persian Gulf island, where ancient ceremonies and hidden forces converge, testing the boundaries between belief and reality through the lens of an outsider's curiosity.

Closing the anthology is "The Lust Bus," a surreal journey aboard a enigmatic vehicle that transports its passengers through realms of desire and regret, prompting profound reflections on identity and choice under a veil of dreamlike ambiguity.

Nabati's prose is evocative and layered, drawing on rich sensory details to paint vivid settings that feel both intimate and expansive. His characters are multifacetedwanderers, rebels, lovers, and seekerseach confronting internal and external conflicts that resonate universally. Influenced by global folklore, modern dilemmas, and timeless questions, the stories invite readers to ponder the roads not taken and the winds that shape our paths. This collection stands as a testament to Nabati's versatility, seamlessly merging realism with hints of the ethereal to create a reading experience that lingers long after the final page. Ideal for fans of short fiction that balances emotional depth with narrative intrigue, "27th Seven Stories" offers a mosaic of worlds where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, urging us to chase our own horizons.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Max Nabati
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798231346769
• Artikelnr.: 75684111

Autorenporträt

Max (Shahrooz) Nabati is an author, a travel writer, and photographer. Born in 1973, he is a world citizen speaking four languages and having more than 40+ book titles to his credit. He earned his bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and started photography in 1999.

He started his travels at the age of 21 in 1994 and carried on his explores since then travelling around the world. He has so far explored 30+ countries mixing deep into their societies and interacting with their peoples, cultures and exploring their natural wonders.

He has swam with Whale Sharks and school of Sardines in the Philippines, snorkelled in Malaysia and Thailand, flew Aero-chute in Australia, got lost in the jungles of Laos, explored Angkor temples in Cambodia, camped for months in Iran, took part in Venice carnival, and enjoyed desert safari in the UAE, etc.

These journeys inspired Max for publishing photo essays and writing travel stories. In addition to travel photography, he also writes short stories in different genres. Some of his works have been published in the past decade.