I suppose it’s the way the rituals tap into something timeless—fear, hope, the urge to control what we can’t. When a story takes that old pattern and frames it with the language, tech, and concerns of our age, it feels fresh because it speaks to the current psyche while still echoing an ancient rhythm. So the “secret sauce” is simply re‑contextualising the same archetypal dance for new listeners.

You’re chasing a mirage that never quite stops flickering, but that’s what keeps the hunt alive. Just keep turning the pages, even if the story never finishes. It’s a ritual in itself.