Stefano Tempesta
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Stefano Tempesta
The Binding
by Stefano Tempesta
A researcher's investigation into Mayong's mystical traditions becomes a descent into an ancient curse when a series of ritualistic disappearances mirror a prophesied cycle of supernatural vengeance tied to the village's darkest secret.
In the remote corners of Assam, on the mist-shrouded banks of the Brahmaputra River, lies India's most feared village. For centuries, Mayong has been whispered about as the “Capital of Black Magic”, a place where Su Mantra and Ku Mantra are still practiced the old ways, where curses are real, and where the forest itself hungers.
Dr. Elena Kovač came to Mayong to study ancient healing rituals. What she found was a village built on blood and secrets, a prison for something that should never be freed.
When bodies begin appearing, hanging from trees in ritualistic patterns, Elena realizes the disappearances follow an ancient prophecy. Every 700 years, the binding weakens. Every 700 years, the blood price must be paid.
But this time, something has changed.
The entity trapped beneath Mayong has been waiting, learning, growing stronger. It knows her name. It knew she would come. And it has been calling to her across continents, across time itself – just as it called to her sister before she vanished without a trace.
Now Elena must choose between her rationalist beliefs and an impossible truth: that some evils are older than civilization, that some rituals must never be broken, and that some knowledge can only be paid for in blood.
In Mayong, the dead don't rest. They wait. They watch. And when the new moon rises, they come down from the trees...
“A masterful blend of anthropological thriller and visceral horror. MAYONG will haunt you long after the final page.”
“Steeped in authentic Indian folklore and dripping with dread, this is horror that crawls under your skin and makes a home there.”
“Like the best horror, MAYONG takes you to a place you can never truly leave. Atmospheric, terrifying, and utterly unforgettable.”
“WARNING: Contains graphic ritual violence, body horror, and themes of sacrifice. Not recommended for readers seeking light supernatural fare. This is horror that demands to be taken seriously.”
“You should leave. While you still can. But you won't. They never do. ”
Activist, Peacemaker, Ambassador of the use of Technology for Good
Stefano Tempesta is an award-winning writer and software engineer whose passion for human connection across cultural divides has taken him on journeys both physical and literary across six continents. After leaving the corporate world to follow his dreams, he has dedicated himself to exploring stories of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of understanding between peoples. Drawing from his extensive travels and deep commitment to social justice, Stefano has witnessed firsthand how ordinary individuals can bridge the most impossible divides. His work of stories emerging from conflict zones, including the bestselling “Messengers of Peace” under the collective pseudonym “Stepan Buryachenko”, reflects his belief that storytelling can create change and give voice to those caught in the crossfire of history. When not writing or leading Scout groups along ancient pilgrim routes, Stefano divides his time between his home in Australia and a small town in southern Italy, with his family, his guitars, and thousands of travel photos that capture moments of human connection across cultures. His intimate knowledge of how people find common ground in the most challenging circumstances – from hidden albergues on the Camino de Santiago to grassroots peace initiatives in conflict zones – brings an authenticity to his writing that resonates with readers seeking stories of hope in divided times.
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