Author. Storyteller. Seeker of quiet truths.
“Through silence and struggle, the soul takes shape.”
Markus Bastiaan is an educator, speaker, and lifelong traveler who has lived across Southeast and East Asia for over a decade. With a passion for Eastern traditions and youth development, he writes stories that empower young readers through timeless lessons of identity, mentorship, and personal growth—rooted in tradition, shaped by challenge, and guided by spiritual values.
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The Lotus Awakens
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Echoes of Silence
Unveil the layers of narrative that blend minimalist storytelling with profound Eastern wisdom. Markus Bastiaan invites you to journey beyond the page and into the heart of timeless tales.
Threads of the Infinite
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