Sunlit stories

During the pandemic years of 2020–2021, Ethan and Lila, along with ten-year-old Maya, were deeply rooted in their Puducherry bungalow, embracing the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma with the fervor of true believers. Their love for Hindu festivals like Holi, Deepawali, and Navaratras blended seamlessly with their naturist lifestyle, creating joyous, heartfelt celebrations in their private garden. With lockdown restrictions limiting physical gatherings, they adapted by hosting intimate, clothing-optional meetups with close friends and relatives, both in-person when possible and virtually, while Lila’s passion for dandiya sparked a memorable get-together. Their story is one of cultural immersion, love, and spirited resilience. Embracing Sanatan Festivals Ethan and Lila’s fascination with Indian culture deepened in Puducherry, where the rhythms of Sanatan Dharma felt like an extension of their naturist values—freedom, connection, and harmony with the universe. Holi, D...

Hello everyone. Imagine a world where people live freely, unburdened by societal norms, where characters embrace life in its most natural state. This is the world crafted by Ted Bun, a British author whose unique storytelling invites us to rethink freedom, community, and human connection through the lens of naturist fiction. Today, I want to take you on a journey through Ted Bun’s work, exploring how his stories challenge conventions and celebrate the joy of living authentically. Ted Bun, born in London in 1956, didn’t set out to be a traditional author. A self-described “storyteller,” he stumbled into writing during the quiet evenings at L’Olivette, his naturist retreat in the South of France. After a varied career—from RAF officer to managing a naturist resort in Portugal—Bun found inspiration in the lifestyle he and his wife, Mrs. Bun, embraced. His debut novella, The Uncovered Policeman, published on Valentine’s Day 2016, launched the Rags to Riches series, a cornerstone of his bib...

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe in 2020, Ethan and Lila, with ten-year-old Maya, were still in Puducherry, living in their bungalow by the Andaman Sea. The lockdown, stretching through 2020 and into 2021, brought unprecedented challenges, forcing them to adapt their naturist lifestyle to strict regulations and social restrictions. Confined to their home, they faced isolation, economic uncertainty, and the loss of physical community, but their resilience, love, and creativity kept their spirits high. Through virtual connections and reimagined routines, they not only survived but deepened their bonds with each other, Maya, and their global naturist community. Challenges of Lockdown The pandemic hit Puducherry hard. By March 2020, strict lockdowns shuttered beaches, banned gatherings, and confined residents to their homes. For Ethan and Lila, whose naturist lifestyle thrived on open spaces and community, this was a blow. Their beloved cove walks and backyard gatherings w...

In early 2022, Ethan and Lila, with eleven-year-old Maya, traded Puducherry’s shores for the vibrant east coast of Africa, settling in a breezy bungalow near Diani Beach, Kenya. Perched where lush greenery met the Indian Ocean’s turquoise waves, their home was enveloped by baobabs and the hum of forest life. East Africa, with its rich history and lively daily rhythms, offered year-round sunshine and a chance to savor fresh air. Though nudism was frowned upon in this conservative region, Ethan and Lila crafted a private oasis, filling their ongoing chapter with love, family joy, and rare moments of naturist freedom, including magical nude safaris in the Masai Mara. Their life in Kenya sparkles with warmth, connection, and resilient happiness. A Coastal Sanctuary The bungalow, with its wide veranda and coral-stone walls, opened to a secluded garden fringed by palms and wild orchids. A hidden path led to a quiet beach cove, where Ethan and Lila embraced naturism in private. At dawn, they’...