<![CDATA[Stories by Michael Adam Lengyel: Mannamong - Vol 1]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/s/the-mannamong-vol-1https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!j3eR!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc1285355-2f00-4478-a23b-72efcdd3f2a0_300x300.pngStories by Michael Adam Lengyel: Mannamong - Vol 1https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/s/the-mannamong-vol-1SubstackThu, 30 Apr 2026 01:18:44 GMT<![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 76: Not Alone After All]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-76https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-76Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:09:13 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: In the middle of a strange and freezing dream, Kali hears shivering sounds. She turns toward the noise, realizing she’s not alone in this eerie place.

Kali looks across the dark dreamscape to see a curled-up, trembling creature illuminated against the blackness.
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[Panel 1]
Kali turns her head toward the sound and spots a curled-up, trembling figure with a long tail and fur, surrounded by a faint glow in the black void.

[Panel 2]
Kali carefully approaches the trembling figure, the two of them the only points of light in the vast darkness.

And that’s where our preview of The Mannamong concludes!

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 75: A Chilling Discovery]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-75https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-75Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:03:42 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali and her mother, Vianne, fell asleep together after an emotional night. But in Kali’s dreams, she’s once again drawn into an unsettling vision, falling into a strange and dangerous realm.

Kali drifts in a dreamscape of crashing waves and falling water, shivering in the cold until she hears a mysterious sound nearby.
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[Panel 1]
Large splashes crash into the water as glowing shapes plummet from the sky. Sound effects: KER PLOOSH, SPLASH, SWISH.

[Panel 2]
Kali struggles to stay afloat in the rushing waters. Sound effects: PLOOSH, WOOSH.

[Panel 3]
Kali shivers in the cold, hugging herself. Speech bubble: BRRRRRR...

[Panel 4]
Kali hears a similar shivering sound and turns toward it. Expression changes to surprise. Speech bubble: BRRRRRR...; small exclamation mark over her head.

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 74: Into the Flames Again]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-74https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-74Sat, 02 Aug 2025 12:01:05 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali quietly asked to sleep beside her mom, seeking comfort after a nightmare. They walked hand in hand under the swirl of the moon.

Kali and Vianne sleep in bed together peacefully. But sweat forms on Kali’s brow as she slips into another nightmare—falling through darkness as white-hot flames streak past her.
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[Panel 1]
(Kali and Vianne lie in bed together, asleep. The room is calm and softly lit.)

[Panel 2–4]
(Kali begins to sweat in her sleep, eyes clenching. Something is stirring.)

[Panel 5]
(Kali tumbles through a black void surrounded by plummeting flames. Her body is limp as the flames fall faster around her.)

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 73: Walk to the Light]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-73https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-73Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:03:08 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali, still shaken from her nightmare, quietly asked if she could sleep with her mom. Vianne welcomed her with open arms.

Vianne and Kali walk hand-in-hand past a glowing lantern, headed toward a bedroom. Outside, the moon swirls silently over the forested mountains.
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[Panel 1]
(Vianne and Kali walk hand-in-hand past a lantern. Kali clutches her pillow, and both are illuminated by soft moonlight through the window.)

[Panel 2]
(The night sky looms over a silhouette of pine trees and mountains. In the center, a bright moon glows—marked with the swirling pattern seen throughout the series.)

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 72: A Simple Request]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-72https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-72Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:02:05 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali curled up on the couch, refusing to talk about her nightmare, until Vianne gently coaxed out the truth.

Vianne hums a lullaby while Kali tries to fall asleep. After some hesitation, Kali asks if she can sleep with her mom tonight.
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[Panel 1]
(Vianne smiles gently, arms wrapped loosely around her knees.)

[Panel 2]
(A lantern glows as Vianne sits on the floor beside the couch, quietly humming.)

[Panel 3–4]
(Music notes float through the air as Kali lies back down, her eyes slowly closing, comforted by the melody.)

[Panel 5]
Kali: Mom…?
Vianne: Yes, dear?
Kali: Can I sleep with you tonight?
Vianne: Of course.

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 71: Back to Reality]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-71https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-71Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:01:40 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali stormed out of her room after telling Tontorus she hated him, leaving him stunned and alone with her words.

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[Panel 1]
(Kali is lying face-down on a couch, curled up, pillow under her head. Someone stands in front of her.)

[Panel 2]
Vianne: Kali, what were you yelling at?
Kali (muffled): MUFFHING! (Nothing!)

[Panel 3]
Vianne: You must be cranky. You’ve been on edge since we got back.
Kali: AH’M PHINE! (I’m fine!)
SFX: CREE~ (chair creaks as Vianne sits beside her)

[Panel 4]
SFX: WHUMP! (Vianne leans back)
Vianne (softly): That nightmare must’ve been pretty bad, huh?
Kali (quietly): …Yeah.

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 70: The Last Word Hurts]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-70https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-70Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:03:37 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali, fed up with being sick and feeling betrayed, lashes out at Tontorus, screaming, “I hate you,” before storming off in tears.

Kali grabs her pillow with tears in her eyes and walks out of the room as Tontorus sits silently on the bed.
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[Panel 1]
SFX: SWIPE
(Kali angrily grabs a pillow from her bed, eyes closed tight as tears stream down her cheeks. Tontorus watches silently from the mattress, stunned.)

[Panel 2]
(Kali quietly opens the door, her head bowed as she leaves the room. Behind her, Tontorus sits still, partially buried under the blanket, looking small.)

SFX: CREE...

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 69: I Hate You]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-69https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-69Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:03:17 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Tontorus spiraled into panic, ignoring Kali’s pleas for space. Left unheard, Kali’s frustration built into something heavier than anger.

Kali clenches her fists, tearful and furious, and tells Tontorus she hates him.
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[Panel 1 – Tontorus clutches his head, overwhelmed.]
squeak

[Panel 2 – Kali glares, a scribbled speech bubble shows her silent fury.]

[Panel 3 – Kali, eyes tearing up, clenched fists:]
I hate you.

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 68: Can’t Hurt You]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-68https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-68Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:01:02 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali’s fury boils over as she challenges Tontorus to prove he can harm her. But the mannamong, visibly shaken, refuses, and the confrontation reaches its breaking point.

Tontorus admits he can’t hurt Kali, leading her to lash out and demand he leave. But instead of responding, he spirals into worry, ignoring her.
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Tontorus (internal anguish):
…You’re right. I can’t hurt you.

Kali (furious):
Then leave me alone!
And get off my bed!

Tontorus (ignoring her, worried):
Great. So Gisenes now knows where I am… what do I do…?

Kali (yelling):
Are you listening to me!?

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 67: Or Else... What?]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-67https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-67Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:02:48 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: After confronting Tontorus for lying about his powers, Kali reveals she knows the truth: mannamong can’t hurt humans. But instead of backing down, she challenges him to prove her wrong.

Kali demands Tontorus light her on fire if he really can, calling out how much he’s already made her suffer. Tontorus trembles with anger as the standoff escalates.
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Kali (furious):
If that’s not true then go ahead and light me on fire!
You’ve already made me miserable just by making me sick for so long!

Kali (clenching fists):
I-I’m warning you... or else...

Tontorus (challenging):
Or else... what?

(Tontorus begins trembling with rising anger, face growing more intense.)

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 66: You Got Me Scared Over Nothing!]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-66https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-66Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:02:59 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali shouted that she was “fine,” slamming the door on Tontorus after an emotional outburst. Now she’s finally letting out what’s really been building up inside.

Kali yells at Tontorus for lying and making her think she was in danger. She reveals that Gisenes told her the truth about mannamong being forbidden to hurt humans.
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Kali (yelling):
You got me scared over nothing!
You lied to me! You can’t set me on fire, can you?

Tontorus (defensive):
W-who said I couldn’t!? You better be quiet or I’ll burn all your hair off!

Kali (angrily):
Gisenes just told me you were bluffing!
And that you escaped her garden! She said mannamong cannot harm humans no matter what!

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 65: I’m Fine.]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-65https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-65Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:02:45 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali confronted the spirit that had been tormenting her, shouting in defiance for the first time and calling him what he deserved: a jerk.

Kali yells “I’m fine!” at the spirit, then turns away and slams the door shut behind her, leaving him confused and speechless.
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Tontorus:
Kali? What was that?

Kali (yelling):
I’M FINE!

Tontorus:
What’s gotten into you?

Kali (angrily):
You--!

Kali glares, then turns away.

SFX: KER-CHUK!
(Kali slams the door shut)

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 64: You JERK!]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-64https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-64Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:02:50 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Gisenes assured Kali that the spirit tormenting her isn’t dangerous, just a naughty mannamong trying to avoid being sent back. Kali, no longer afraid, wiped her tears and made up her mind.

Kali storms into her room and confronts the furry spirit. Her trembling anger boils over as she finally yells at him: “JERK!”
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SFX: SKRIT SKRIT

Kali grabs the door handle and swings it open

SFX: CREEK

Kali (shaking):
Y-y… y… y-you… YOU…

Kali (screaming):
JERK!

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 63: What a Dum-Dum!]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-63https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-63Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:01:17 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali broke down in front of Gisenes, confessing how terrified she’s been. The spirit assured her it’ll be okay, but Kali’s still unsure.

Kali wipes her tears as Gisenes explains that mannamong aren’t allowed to harm humans. Kali slowly processes the truth and begins to regain her resolve.
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Kali:
Huh?

Gisenes:
Mannamong are forbidden to harm humans. He’s no threat. Trust me.

Kali:
W-why would he…?

Gisenes:
I told you, he’s a little naughty.
He probably thought scaring you would keep you from sending him back to me. What a dum-dum!

Kali:
Sniff!

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 62: He's Going to Kill Me!]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-62https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-62Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:01:12 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: The glowing spirit revealed herself as Gisenes, the same leafy guide from Kali’s fever dream. And now she’s speaking to her through the blooming flower.

Kali tearfully tells Gisenes about the threats from the spirit haunting her. Gisenes tries to reassure her, but Kali fears for her life.
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Kali:
What is this thing? Did it… eat you?

Gisenes:
No, sweetie, it’s my way of communicating to you from my home.
Anyway, I have to apologize, Kali.

Kali:
I know! He’s making my life miserable!

Gisenes:
You see, that little furball surprisingly escaped from me and stowed away with you back to your world.

Kali:
H-he said he’d burn me alive if I told my mom about him. I’m scared, Ms. Gisenes!

Gisenes:
There, there. Calm down. It’ll be okay.

Kali:
No it won’t! He’ll set my house on fire unless I keep quiet! He’s going to kill me!

Gisenes:
Oh, he’s bluffing!

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 61: It’s Gisenes, Dearie!]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-61https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-61Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:54 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: A glowing flower exploded to life and greeted Kali by name, confirming what she had feared and hoped: something magical is happening to her.

Kali reacts in shock as the glowing flower speaks again. From the petals emerges Gisenes, the leafy spirit who once saved her. She cheerfully reminds Kali of her name.
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Kali:
WHAT THE HECK?!

Gisenes (off-panel):
Shhhhhh!
Can’t have your mama think you’re delusional now!

Kali:
(!) Hey! I recognize your voice...
Genie lady?

Gisenes:
D’aww! You remember me!
Sort of...
It’s Gisenes, dearie! Jeh-see-nes!

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 60: Hello, Beansprout!]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-60https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-60Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:01:20 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali sees a glowing flower growing from the earth. Her mother sees nothing, but Kali reaches for it anyway.

The glowing flower erupts into a burst of energy, vines and petals flying as Kali gasps. A voice calls out: “Hello, Beansprout!”
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SFX:
VROOM
!!

Voice (off-panel):
Hello, Beansprout!

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 59: But It’s Still There]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-59https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-59Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:01:59 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali sees a glowing flower sprouting from the ground. She excitedly calls for her mom… who can’t see it at all.

Vianne tells Kali there’s nothing there, but Kali still sees the glowing flower and reaches toward it in awe and defiance.
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Vianne:
Honey… There’s nothing there.

Kali (gasping):
!?

Kali (softly):
But…

[Kali reaches forward toward the glowing flower]

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 58: The Glowing Flower]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-58https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-58Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:02:06 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: After trying to explain the mannamong to her mom, Kali is met with gentle skepticism. Her mom suggests a doctor’s visit, leaving Kali feeling more alone than ever.

Kali sees a glowing flower near the campfire and excitedly calls for her mother—but her mom doesn’t see anything there.
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Kali (thought):
Ah… so pretty. And it glows.

Kali (aloud):
Hey, Mommy! What kind of flower is this?

Vianne:
…What flower?

Kali:
This one. Right here.

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]]><![CDATA[The Mannamong Vol. 1 – Page 57: She Doesn’t Believe Me]]>https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-57https://www.stories.michaellengyel.com/p/the-mannamong-vol-1-page-57Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:02:12 GMTPreviously on The Mannamong: Kali recalled the name of the spirit who helped her: Gisenes—“Genie,” as she misremembers. She insists the mannamong healed her, but her mom thinks it was just a virus.

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Vianne:
It’s not like a demon possessed you.

Kali (thought):
I think he is!

Vianne:
Listen. Tomorrow we’ll go see the doctor for a small check-up. Just to be safe.

Kali (silent):
...

Kali (thought):
She doesn’t believe me.

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