The Mantu Novels & Stories

the woman broke through the silence. "What do you have on the house?" I asked, adjusting my sitting position. I didn't miss the way the woman's eyes went down to my belly. "Since you're pregnant, I'd suggest a light meal. Do you want to try our signature Hungry Man Size noodles?" "Hungry Man Size? Is there something like that?" I asked, getting curious. I hadn't heard such a name before. The woman let out a smile. "It is a special noodle for couples. I figure it would be good for you considering your condition."

Mantilo appeared suddenly, his long black hair looking fresh braided and heavy brown robes, with cuffs dipped in golden thread, covered his large upper body and breezy brown pants ending in heavy boots accented his overall larger than life appeal and standing beside him was Glen. She was also decked out in brown robes, accented around her chest and ankles with gold thread that accented her large green eyes and the jewels in her ears and tied into her sandy blond hair. With little effort Mantilo rose his voice, roaring over the congregation before him. “Welcome to the Annual CLAN CELEBRATION. My people...My fiends...My Clan brothers this is truly a blessing for me to be here with all of you.

Their expression turned sour. The woman grimaced and started to look panic, concerned for her workers. She turned to the guards to ask for help but they one of them already ran to the problem while one ran back to the windmill to inform the others. Now that they’re close, Jai could finally see what kind of creature mandrakes are. They look like the gigantification of mung beans, but they have leaves growing all over their body that made them look like another version of walking foliage. They also have one pair of tentacles each that have less leaves along the length. Jai couldn’t see if they have feet to move because the undersides were obscured by the leaves, but they did move slowly.

And because he knew what kind of beasts they were, he knew what strong points they possessed. The first beast was the Steel Bodied Mantis. It was a creature that was 2 metres in height. It looked like a giant praying mantis, and it was just as grotesque. It was a creature that had an extremely tough exoskeleton, just like most of its insect companions. Its defense was near impenetrable, which was why it was called the Steel Bodied Mantis.

Beatrice said. Thomas gasped. “Beatrice, there’s no need to swear. Claire was only telling us where she’d been.” Beatrice shook her head in disbelief. “Munu is a traditional dish of Papua New Guinea. Roast pork, sweet potato, rice and greens. Cooked on dried earth.” Claire looked pleasantly surprised. “Wow. You know about that?” Beatrice shrugged. “I’ve cooked it a few times.” Claire seemed impressed. “You cooked it? Not many kids would even know about it.”

It was like a giant blade sweeping across the sky, shattering mountains and rivers, shaking the sun and moon, and sending chills through everyone's hearts. "What exactly is this thing?" As an old-timer in the nether realm, Norm had seen quite a few strange shadow beasts, yet he had truly never seen mantises like these. "They're the Doom Mantises of the Zago race. They stand at over 500 feet tall and are nearly 2,000 feet long. One strike can cut through mountain peaks," Barry explained at this moment. Being from the Sky Demon race, he had traveled frequently in the upper three heavenly realms and had encountered many alien races. He gave everyone an explanation.

They looked like one big family, and Declan was shoved into his chair. “Chef and I made Mandoo. It’s a traditional Korean dumpling with 2 different fillings. Ground beef or pulled pork.” Sienna explained and sat next to Declan. “I hope everyone enjoys.” She stated as they tucked into the meal. Declan took a bite and let the delicious flavours fill his mouth. Sienna watched him and smiled as he enjoyed the food, which made her happy.

he inquired, turning to the vendor behind the stall with genuine interest. The vendor, a jovial man with a welcoming smile, was eager to share his knowledge. "Tanghulu are a traditional Chinese snack made by skewering fruits, usually strawberries or grapes, and dipping them in a hot sugar syrup until they're coated in a shiny, crunchy shell," he explained, gesturing to the assortment of skewers before him. "They're a popular street food in China, and they're as delicious as they are beautiful. Care to give them a try?"

he added and quickly started losing knots of a white cloth bag that he was carrying. “You both must be hungry, here take this, they will keep your stomach full” He said and pulled out two Jagger and nuts bar brown colored bar. I and Draco took one each and we were about to eat it when I smelled something odd “Wait… “ I said and stopped Draco “What happened?” Draco questioned me “This bar… there is unusual of smell in it” Jasmine replied and turned to red haired colored man “Is there, Mantarnla herb mixed in it?” jasmine questioned him, hearing her words all colors of his face faded as he quickly gesture two other bulky villager standing behind then “WATCH OUT……..” Draco said however before h

Their voices grew as King Guaya arrayed in royal battle gears, with no mask, bustled out from the front battalion. He was the ruler of the kingdom of Muzagah. He was the tallest of all of them, apart from the abnormal giants who guarded the prince. He was not sophisticatedly dressed in war attires like his rival, yet his chest was encased in a sort of poor quality brass-made breastplate which complimented the male skirt he wore which was made of lion skin. A white girdle tightened his waist. Feathers of all kinds were stuck to his crown. Five medallions, two amulets; one bronze pendant and chains dangled about his neck. He walked like a big elephant, stamping the earth with vigor, and trundl