The Actor: Malavak, #2

By Matti Charlton

With a gentle exhale, Jonathan lifted the freshly typed pages from the typewriter, the weight of the story palpable in his hands. As he lovingly bound the pages together with a weathered leather cover, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. This story, he knew, held a power unlike any he had written before. It was more than a mere collection of words; it was a catalyst for change.

In that moment, the familiar yearning he had always carried within him intensified—an unquenchable thirst to see his stories come alive, to transcend the boundaries of the written word. Jonathan's heart whispered of possibilities, of a connection between his imagination and the world outside his attic. And he knew deep in his soul that it was time to venture beyond the comfort of his sanctuary and share his tales with others.

Carefully tucking the completed manuscript beneath his arm, Jonathan descended from the attic, his footsteps echoing through the empty halls of his cottage. With every step, he could feel the weight of his decision, the path ahead unfolding before him like an unwritten story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Matti Charlton
• Release date: May 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223656050

Matti Charlton

Matti Charlton is writer, designer and recording artist. They live in Toronto, Canada with their service dog, Quentin.Matti is autistic, queer and transgender and writes passionately about social issues and modern technology; most recently, with their book "Homelessness broke ChatGPT" casting a critical eye on the bias of the popular AI software. Matti has also written several children's books and young adult novels.Matti is an advocate for trans issues, mental health and poverty, especially homelessness and addiction.Matti's career has spanned a wide range of disciplines, from software development and art direction to fashion design, music production and writing. In 2023, they published their 12th album of electronic pop music, "Almost", and their first fiction novel "Dendrome".Matti created the first transgender-owned underwear company in the world, Retromatti Athletics, in 2014, manufacturing the entire line from their apartment in downtown Toronto. The company expanded to provide digital artwork to craft makers during COVID-19.Matti's website: https://matticharlton.com/On Facebook: https://facebook.com/matticharltonOn Instagram: https://instagram.com/retromattiMatti's books: https://books.matticharlton.com/Matti's music: https://spotify.matticharlton.com/Matti's online business: https://retromatti.com/

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