The Mulai

In "The Mulai," an archaeologist journeys to a distant planet to explore an enigmatic community known as the Mulai, who live in temperature-controlled domes and revolve around the worship of a deity called Dog. As descendants of a long-lost space mission, they have evolved unique customs and a language focused on change, leading to transformations in their approaches to life, death, and identity. The archaeologist grapples with themes of translation and the fragility of civilization, all while diving into a narrative rich with metafictional elements and resonant puzzles, influenced by literary giants like Borges, Le Guin, and Calvino.