The Dain: Volume 1

· The Dain Issue #1 · Southside Stories
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In 1599, John Midenhall, an English merchant, was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I to present a musical organ to Mehmed III, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, as a gesture of peace. After the delivery, John journeyed to India to explore potential trade opportunities for the British Empire. When he arrives in India, he encounters and falls in love with a Dain.

In 2022, a young couple in Kent, England, made the decision to purchase a house. The house was located on the land where John Midenhall had once lived. The couple is unaware that the property is haunted by the same Dain the merchant had met centuries prior.

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Shreya Pandey
August 16, 2023
The Dain-Volume 1 is an exemplary work of fiction that will give you 360 degree dimension of entertainment. The engaging plot and the impressive story line will keep you intact until you reach the climax. An English merchant coming over to the Indian subcontinent in search of trade ends up bumping into a Dain. A couple settling over at a place which had been first owned by the former,i.e. John..his haunting soul is there to make the life of this couple restless and uneasy. Read the tale to find the beauty of the author's pen that delivered such an amazing thriller read that is penned with intricate details. The characters are well built giving you an insight of the past times when the Britishers were trying to step into this Indian subcontinent. A must read for all lovers of mystery and suspense.
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Learning With Jenny
August 16, 2023
Mystery and thriller are reads that holds the power to broaden the reader's horizon and one's imagination. Let's get into a read that will take one behind time,where a land that is haunted by a Dain. Will this couple who had found their way on a land which had been one's haunted over by John Midenhall,an English merchant. A nail biting read that will engage you in a story that will amuse you at every nook and corner. The mesmerizing writing style and the way the story is narrated gives you goosebumps at random hours while reading every phase of the story. You'd feel the story running in front of your naked eyes. Exceptionally delivered!!!
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Jeremy Cowan
May 16, 2023
Beautiful Artwork, Interesting Story, Can't wait to see what happens
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About the author

J. Simonne has a diverse background in the entertainment industry, having worked in the music industry as a DJ and remixer/producer. Additionally, he has experience in television as a playout operator and video editor. Currently, J. Simonne utilizes his skills as a web designer.

With dual American and British citizenship, J. Simonne calls London his home. Apart from his professional pursuits, he finds pleasure in writing graphic novels, engaging in video and animation projects and walking his dog. Notably, he is a co-owner of Southside Stories, alongside Blerim Karini and Lasse Mosegard.

Pietro has a technical education which ended with his degree in Environmental Engineering in 2018. In 2019 he published the board game Hidden war as co-author and designer. In 2020 he developed his first webcomic "Vincoli e Vendetta", a period in which he specialized in digital drawing. In 2021 he participates in the creation of the comic strip "la Nave Verde", published by Future Fiction and participates in independent productions and short stories. In the same period he meets the owners of SouthSide Stories and begins a great adventure. In 2022 he illustrates the board game Epic Tales from which the comic currently being published is developed. He currently lives in the city of Turin and works as a freelance illustrator and cartoonist.

Blerim Karini was born in Albania during a tumultuous period, just before the fall of communism. His early life was marked by immense challenges, both emotionally and culturally, for a young child. However, his family's unwavering support and encouragement fueled his determination to seek a better life in the western world. This drive led him on a path of exploration, education, and cultural immersion from an early age.


Having lived in several countries, Blerim has developed a profound understanding of diverse cultures and has become fluent in numerous foreign languages. While his academic focus primarily revolves around engineering, management, and entrepreneurship, he possesses a deep curiosity about the underlying historical and contextual factors that shape different societies.

Blerim's passion for unraveling the intricacies of cultures and their historical roots has led him to embark on a new venture called Southside-Stories. Within this endeavor, he plays a vital role in writing, editing, and managing relationships. Additionally, his expertise in strategic management allows him to provide valuable insights and consulting services.

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