PinnedChad PillaiREVOLUTION IN GLOBAL TRAVELHUMAN DESIRE TO GO FURTHER AND FASTER·5 min read·Jun 25, 2021----
Chad PillaiA MESSAGE FROM DEEP SPACE: PART IIAfter reading the unbelievable message on her screen to Dr. Vidal, Katy sat silently contemplating the message’s significance for a few…·5 min read·Apr 10, 2023----
Chad PillaiA Message from Deep SpaceKaty stared at the computer monitor in stunned silence. The message displayed was monumental, something that would forever change humanity.·5 min read·Feb 26, 2022--9--9
Chad PillaiBlack Flags and the Secret of IshtarStanding atop the castle wall, young Balian saw the ominous signs of black flags rapidly approaching from the distance. Recently, his vivid…·12 min read·Aug 29, 2021----
Chad PillaiFamily Legacy of Sorrow and PrideMy brother and I never met our grandfather; however, we share a common bond of sorrow and pride that crosses many intersections in time and…·7 min read·Aug 11, 2021--1--1
Chad PillaiThe Blessing of Unexpected God ParentsIt was a cold, snow-covered night, and I was alone tied to a light pole by my suspenders. I was the new kid at Andrus Children’s Home, and…9 min read·Jan 25, 2020----
Chad PillaiD-DAY AND LIFE LESSONS FROM MY BARBERI wrote this essay and submitted it to the Writer’s Digest 2019 Competition. Surprisingly, I won 8th place in the Memoir/Personal Essay…10 min read·Nov 11, 2019----
Chad PillaiThe Boy of Tal’AfarAmidst the ruins of the city, the poverty, the fear, and the despair of war; there was one boy unique among them all. His name was Anum, a…4 min read·Jun 22, 2018----
Chad PillaiThe Castle of Tal’Afar — Lost Symbol of Hope and RedemptionEvery so often, I think back to my time to the castle in the Iraqi City of Tal’Afar. Tal’Afar is a small city that strides along the route…3 min read·May 22, 2018--1--1