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Fadzlishah Johanabas
Kuala Lumpur
Doctor. Author. Photographer. Gamer. Total procrastinator.
Interests: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction Writing, Landscape Photography, Figure Drawing, Reading
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The Dying Sun
My cat Keeno is dying. She’s been unwell for a few weeks now, and she’s getting thinner. But today I found her lying on her side on the carpet, unmoving. Her breaths were shallow, and when I stroked her back, her meows were half-hearted. She didn’t even open her eyes.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 28, 2018 at Murky Clarity
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To the Beautiful You
You are beautiful, but I bet you already know that. You turn heads wherever you go, while I can disappear in a crowd of two. You outshine a thousand suns. You light up the room even in your darkest moments, while I am the shadows that form behind those who... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2018 at Murky Clarity
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These cuts run deep
He stood in the shower For maybe an hour Long enough for fissures To form on his fingers. He whispered, “why am I here?” A question no one could hear. He swallowed his tears He calmed his fears And took the blade That sealed his fate. He stammered, “should I... Continue reading
Posted Dec 11, 2017 at Murky Clarity
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Short Story: "Name"
Name by Fadzlishah Johanabas First published in Love in Penang; Fixi Novo, 2013 I pluck the guitar strings together with my eyes closed. Picking up the discrepancy in sound, I turn the peghead and try again. I smile a fraction when the two strings sing as one. “What are you... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2017 at Murky Clarity
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Fast Car
"So remember when we were driving driving in you car Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder And I...had a feeling that I belonged And I...had a feeling I could be someone Be... Continue reading
Posted Jul 22, 2017 at Murky Clarity
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The tragedy of the black scrubs
Posted May 10, 2017 at Murky Clarity
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To my dearest Medical Officers
This is an open letter that I hope will reach you. But it’s not just for you. This letter is also meant for those whom I have never personally met. This letter is for those in the future, as well as the past. I’m sure by now you’ve grown tired... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2017 at Murky Clarity
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2016: The Stagnant Year
Let it be known that for me, 2016 has been The Stagnant Year aka The Year Where Nothing Happened (except for an ever growing list of celebrity deaths). 2015 had been a whirlwind: I published my collection of short stories Faith and the Machine at the same time I was... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2016 at Murky Clarity
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Strength in the Quiet (Movie Review: Kimi No Na Wa / Your Name)
Do me a favor and listen to the song while you read this. It doesn't matter if you don't understand the words. That's the beauty of it. I haven't watched anime for the longest time, and I don't know why. It's not that I've outgrown it; I still read One... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2016 at Murky Clarity
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Flutter By
Posted Jun 23, 2016 at Murky Clarity
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The Power of the Media
In the wake of singer Christina Grimmie's tragic and senseless murder, I came across a random tweet. Paraphrasing it, it goes like this: Muslim killer - 7 days before name is released. Black killer - 3 days before name is released. White killer - name released immediately. The source of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 12, 2016 at Murky Clarity
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Movie review: Ola Bola (aka the most depressing movie about Malaysia)
Posted Feb 6, 2016 at Murky Clarity
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Book Review: A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara
Posted Jan 9, 2016 at Murky Clarity
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Book Review: Hungry in Ipoh, edited by Hadi M Nor
Posted Nov 7, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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Book Review: I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
Posted Nov 3, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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Book Review: Laknat by Fahmi Mustaffa
Posted Oct 14, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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On Malaysian Writers Indulging in Mediocrity
Posted Sep 27, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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Book Review: Cyberpunk: Malaysia
Posted Jun 19, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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Movie Review: Ex Machina
Posted May 22, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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On living the dream: FAITH AND THE MACHINE
Posted Apr 30, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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A Writer's Integrity. Also, Interzone!
Posted Feb 1, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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Of Sonnets and Sanity
Last weekend I wrote two sonnets on Facebook. I did not set out to write them, but I had the opening lines in my head. That's how poetry usually comes to me: an opening line or phrase. I don't sit down and think about the big picture that my poems... Continue reading
Posted Jan 19, 2015 at Murky Clarity
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There is Anger in the Rain
There is anger in the rain Each drop a pellet that doesn't break the skin But bruises deep There is anger in the air Each breath drawing particles that cannot be seen But burns the lungs There is anger in my tears Each rivulet too small to be called a... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2014 at Murky Clarity
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Book Review: "These Gentle Wounds" by Helene Dunbar
Posted Nov 3, 2014 at Murky Clarity
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Book Review: Isla and the Happily Ever After
Posted Sep 15, 2014 at Murky Clarity
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