Crafting Stories That Ensnare: Magic Moon Redefines Literature
BY FASLA FADHI
22 October, 2025
A publication is far more than paper and ink – a sacred space for pouring breaths of imagination and lived reality. We are curators of possibility, where every voice is assembled – the fierce, the philosopher, the experimentalist are woven together in each dream realised under Magic Moon’s light. Love stories that pulse with human fragility, biographies laced with research and experience, and the essays that dissect the inherent truth of existence. At Magic Moon, we believe that every published word holds an unwavering truth and a constellation of thought and memory, where language serves as both muse and map.
From intellectually stimulating essays to children’s fables, each piece is woven with the delicate threads of language, unveiling unfathomable charm. Even after the last page is turned, a soft melody echoes in the reader’s heart in the distance. So, let’s savour the deep beauty of each turning page, and find wisdom and serenity.
The Forgotten Scientists Who Changed The World - Dr Amjad Wafa
While chronicles of education honour countless scientists, they often fail to acknowledge Muslim scholars who contributed to the science world, even before it was recognised as a discipline. The Islamic Golden Age was a period of immense scientific, philosophical, and intellectual achievement. The Forgotten Scientists Who Changed the World is not a dense academic tome prepared for scholars, but a collection of short biographies that reveal the profound depths of scientific history.
Through this work, Dr. Amjad Wafa ponders the invisible footprints of Muslim scientists and their groundbreaking contributions to human knowledge. His mission is to spotlight the forgotten ancient labs and the scientists who illuminated the universe long before Galileo, Newton, or Einstein, yet remain virtually unknown to the world. Pioneers such as Al Khwarizmi, Ibn Sina, Al Zahrawi, and Ibn Al Haytham laid the foundations of Mathematics, Medicine, Optics, and the scientific method itself. This book delves into their struggles, breakthroughs, and the era that defined the course of their discoveries.
The Magic Box of Manners - Sayyed M Mehraj
The Magic Box of Manners is a simple and vibrant activity book that offers children aged 4 to 12 practical, essential lessons on proper manners through engaging activities. The book’s very design makes learning feel exciting for children, and seamlessly fits into their daily life. This Magical book casts a spell, making manners both enchanting and beneficial in a child’s life. Positive learning leaves a lasting impact on children; in fact, the positive behaviours they learn are often emulated by those around them.
The Magic Box of Manners is a set of playful cards and exercises that will help a child build an impactful personality from early on. By engaging with these cards, children learn and practice positive behaviours that are both entertaining and educational. If you’re a parent or a teacher, this box is the best gift you can give a child—it is fun, meaningful, and invaluable.
Punarudhanam - Shameer Oorppally
As life unfolds, hardships often lead us to doubt ourselves, pushing us into corners of desperation and solitude; yet, at the end of the day, we emerge as if nothing happened. Punarudhanam is a collection of real-life stories of extraordinary individuals who refused to be confined or to yield. They met life’s storms and trials with an unbreakable spirit. This book is a tribute to their resilience.
More than simply recounting victories, the narrators illuminate the beauty of persistence and the triumph of self-belief through their stories. Photojournalist Shameer Oorppally, who has journeyed through many walks of life, offers their world to readers through his lens. He captured the essence of their lives to foster their inclusion in society. These are some stories of life that must be heard.
Vaakukalude Kara, Kadal, Akasham - M. Luqman
Luqman’s work is an exploration of world literature. Through this book, he attempts to cover a vast ocean of material—from children’s literature to the thought-provoking works of Palestinian authors. His essay collection is a rich tapestry of global storytelling, delving into the oeuvres of renowned authors such as Edward Said, Tim Parks, Noam Chomsky, William Faulkner, Kahlil Gibran, Murakami, and Roald Dahl. The book presents an impressive amalgamation of Arab and Muslim literature alongside the influential writing of Nigerian authors.
Through his writing, he explores uncharted territories and connects different landscapes, uncovering untamed relations, hopes, language, and beliefs. He immerses himself in the realm of art. Luqman’s reflection on Gurna’s Afterlives gleams as a masterpiece itself. The elegant and seamless way he transitions from one subject to another is truly eloquent.
Derrida in JNU - Nigitha John
Derrida in JNU revolves around Das and Diva’s evocative, subtle memories of their lives within the corridors of JNU. The story portrays love, confusion, betrayal, and happiness. This work by Nigitha John echoes virtuosity as she interweaves magical realist elements with postmodern sensibilities. She paints her characters as composed and sophisticated, yet fearless and untamed. “Just for the sake of business. Love is a business too,” she states. The narrative is an intricate exchange between politics and passion.
The author uses extravagant poetic language to detail their love story, creating a worthy philosophical romance that is woven into the language itself. She combines philosophical ideas with lived emotional experience. The author mingles politics with poetry and protest, the resonance of which echoes through the night.